Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Treatment Planning and Documentation 2

Question 1

Which principle requires that treatment plan goals be directly linked to the problems identified in the assessment?

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Problem-goal congruence

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Individualization

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Measurability

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Time-boundedness

Question 2

When a client relapses during treatment, the counselor's first documentation step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Update the treatment plan to reflect changed needs

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Discharge the client

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Notify law enforcement

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Transfer the client immediately

Question 3

A 'collateral contact' in treatment documentation refers to:

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Communication with individuals outside the client who provide relevant information

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A second counselor assigned to the case

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An emergency contact listed on intake forms

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A court-appointed monitor

Question 4

Which element distinguishes a long-term goal from a short-term objective in treatment planning?

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Long-term goals describe the overall desired outcome; short-term objectives are incremental steps toward it

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Long-term goals are written by supervisors; short-term objectives by counselors

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Long-term goals require insurance approval; short-term objectives do not

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Long-term goals apply to residential care only

Question 5

ASAM's Level 1.0 (Outpatient Services) criterion for treatment intensity is primarily driven by:

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Severity of withdrawal risk and functional impairment

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Client preference alone

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Insurance reimbursement rates

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Program availability in the geographic area

Question 6

In documentation, the term 'subjective' (as in SOAP notes) refers to:

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Information reported by the client in their own words

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The counselor's clinical interpretation of the session

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Lab or test results from objective measures

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The counselor's plan for next session

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'discharge summary' in chemical dependency treatment?

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A clinical document summarizing the client's treatment course, progress, and aftercare recommendations

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A billing document sent to insurance companies at case closure

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A legal notice that the client has left treatment

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A referral form for a higher level of care