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)

Answer

SMART goals provide a clear, structured format that makes treatment objectives specific, trackable, and time-limited.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Client-centered care

Answer

Client-centered care requires that treatment plans reflect the client's goals, strengths, and preferences rather than being imposed by the counselor.

Question 3

A problem statement in a treatment plan should:

Accepted Answer

Describe the specific issue to be addressed in behavioral terms

Answer

Problem statements should be concrete and behaviorally defined to guide treatment goals and interventions.

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

Answer

Treatment plans should be reviewed periodically—often every 30–90 days—and revised based on the client's progress and changing needs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Level II.1

Answer

ASAM Level II.1 is Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), typically involving 9 or more hours of structured services per week.

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test