LCDC Treatment Planning

Question 1

A treatment goal should be written using which framework to ensure it is actionable and measurable?

Accepted Answer

SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)

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OARS (Open, Affirm, Reflect, Summarize)

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ASAM (six-dimension model)

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AUDIT (10-item scoring)

Question 2

Which principle requires that treatment plans be developed collaboratively with the client?

Accepted Answer

Client-centered care

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Evidence-based practice

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Motivational enhancement

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Harm reduction

Question 3

A problem statement in a treatment plan should:

Accepted Answer

Describe the specific issue to be addressed in behavioral terms

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List all possible diagnoses

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Reference the DSM-5 code only

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Be written solely by the clinical supervisor

Question 4

How often should treatment plans typically be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals as specified by program policy and the client's progress

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Only at discharge

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Annually

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Only when the client requests a change

Question 5

Which level of care on the ASAM continuum represents intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)?

Accepted Answer

Level II.1

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Level I

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Level III.1

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Level IV

Question 6

Identifying a client's strengths during treatment planning is important because:

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based approaches improve motivation and build on existing recovery resources

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It is required for insurance reimbursement

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It replaces the need to address problems

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Strengths eliminate the risk of relapse