Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Treatment Planning and Documentation 3

Question 1

When writing a measurable treatment objective, which component indicates HOW SUCCESS will be observed?

Accepted Answer

The criterion for success

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The target behavior

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The time frame

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The responsible party

Question 2

A counselor notices a client's treatment plan has not been reviewed in 90 days despite agency policy requiring 30-day reviews. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Conduct an immediate review and document the lapse per agency protocol

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Backdate a review to avoid audit issues

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Wait until the next scheduled session to address it

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Ask the supervisor to sign off on the old plan

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a SMART treatment objective?

Accepted Answer

Client will attend three AA meetings per week for 30 days as verified by signed attendance slips

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Client will improve coping skills

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Client will feel better about themselves

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Client will stop using drugs

Question 4

In the context of co-occurring disorders, integrated treatment planning means:

Accepted Answer

Addressing substance use and mental health needs within a single, coordinated treatment plan

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Treating substance use and mental health disorders in separate plans by separate providers

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Combining medication and counseling in the same session

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Using the same evidence-based curriculum for all clients

Question 5

A client signs a release of information authorizing the counselor to contact their probation officer. This release:

Accepted Answer

Limits disclosure to information specified in the release and required by 42 CFR Part 2

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Allows disclosure of all information in the clinical record

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Grants the probation officer full access to attend sessions

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Automatically renews every 90 days

Question 6

Which documentation element is most important for demonstrating medical necessity for substance use treatment to an insurance payer?

Accepted Answer

Clinical findings linking assessed severity to the level of care requested

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The client's preferred treatment modality

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The counselor's years of experience

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The agency's accreditation status

Question 7

Progress notes in substance use treatment should be written:

Accepted Answer

After every client contact, documenting content, client response, and progress toward goals

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Only when significant events occur

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Monthly during scheduled treatment plan reviews

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By the supervisor based on counselor verbal reports