FREE LADC Treatment Planning and Referral Questions and Answers

Question 1

An LADC is developing a treatment plan for a client with a moderate alcohol use disorder.
According to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria, which of the following is the MOST critical factor in determining the appropriate level of care?

Accepted Answer

A multidimensional assessment of the client's needs across six life areas.

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The client's financial resources and insurance coverage.

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The availability of a specific treatment program in the client's geographic area.

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The client's stated preference for outpatient treatment.

Question 2

A client has successfully completed residential treatment and is being referred for continuing care. The LADC's referral to a local recovery support group and an outpatient therapist is an example of which core function?

Accepted Answer

Service Coordination

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Patient Education

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Intake

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Assessment

Question 3

During treatment planning, a client states, 'I want to be able to have a beer with my friends without it getting out of control.' The LADC, collaborating with the client, rephrases this into the following objective: 'Client will identify three high-risk situations for heavy drinking and develop two alternative coping strategies for each within the next 30 days.' This reformulation primarily serves to make the goal more:

Accepted Answer

Specific, measurable, and time-bound

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Clinically sophisticated

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Therapeutically ambitious

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Aligned with the counselor's theoretical orientation

Question 4

An LADC is working with a client who has a severe opioid use disorder and co-occurring major depressive disorder. The client is currently homeless and has a history of relapsing after inpatient treatment. When making a referral, which of the following is the MOST appropriate level of care to consider?

Accepted Answer

A therapeutic community

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Standard Outpatient Program (Level 1)

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Early Intervention Services (Level 0.5)

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Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services (Level 3.7)

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the primary purpose of a treatment plan review?

Accepted Answer

To assess the client's progress toward goals and make necessary adjustments to the plan.

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To satisfy the requirements of the licensing board and insurance providers.

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To provide the client with a formal grade on their progress.

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To formally discharge the client from the program once all goals have been met.

Question 6

An LADC receives a referral for a client who requires specialized trauma therapy, which is outside the LADC's scope of practice. The client is also hesitant to see another provider. What is the counselor's BEST initial step?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the rationale for the referral with the client, address their concerns, and offer to facilitate the connection with a qualified provider.

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Attempt to provide the trauma therapy to avoid upsetting the client.

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Discharge the client from care due to a mismatch in services.

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Provide the client with a list of trauma therapists and let them make the choice alone.