Addiction Treatment Plan

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Assessment and Treatment Plan

Repeat the Introduction from the Assessment of Addiction and Co-occurring Disorders to introduce which case scenario you have selected. Include the sections below from u05a1 with revisions highlighted to clarify what you revised. If no revisions were needed, no highlights are needed.

Evaluation of Assessment Tools

Results of Assessment

Diagnosis Based upon the DSM-5

List:

Principal DSM-5 Diagnosis (Focus of treatment):

Additional DSM-5 Diagnoses:

Relevant Medical Diagnoses (if known):

Note:

Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention (see pp. 715–727 of DSM-5 manual) –

Measures of Symptom Severity/Disability (see Section III of DSM-5, p. 747 and select appropriate assessment tools such as WHODAS 2.0 for adult or parent/guardian Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure for child age 6–17) –

Include a narrative description explaining how the diagnosis was formulated citing the DSM-5 and any other relevant sources. It is likely that the case scenario does not provide enough detail to make a definitive diagnosis. Note the information needed to formulate a more definitive diagnosis and how the results of the assessment tools selected would contribute to the process.

Description of Client Strengths

This section should focus upon the strengths suggested in the scenario that are relevant to consider for the level of care and modalities (individual, group, family) that will be recommended. Note that only the level of care is included at this point in the project. Considerations should include the client’s support system, motivation to change, and physical health from the perspective of the strengths they may have.

Description of Challenges to Be Addressed

This section mirrors the information considered strengths, noting the relevant gaps that may present challenges for the client in terms of their support system, motivation to change, and physical risks associated with their substance of choice. The risk of the client harming themselves or others should be addressed here.

Recommended Level of Care

Based upon ASAM criteria (see pp.72–75 in the Lewis text), a recommendation for the initial level of care is addressed here. The continuum of care that will likely follow should be described and supported by scholarly literature.

Treatment Plan

Theory Selection

Use scholarly literature to support selection of a theory or theories to guide treatment interventions. More than one theory may be appropriate if the theory may shift as the client moves through different stages of treatment. Be certain this section goes beyond describing the theory to include analysis of how the theory would be appropriate for the case scenario.

Cultural Considerations

Review scholarly literature to adapt treatment interventions to meet client and family needs. Define culturally appropriate interventions.

Short-Term Goals

Explain the short term goals that correspond to early stages of treatment using scholarly literature for support. This section provides a narrative description rather than a simple list. While listing treatment goals may be done as part of case management in some settings, this assignment prompts for the rationale that supports the goals.

Long-Term Goals

Just as the short-term goals were presented in a narrative format, the long-term goals also require development and support citing scholarly literature.

Referrals for Additional Resources and Support

The goals described above may require additional resources or support where referrals may be needed. A comprehensive treatment plan includes specific referrals as needed. The rationale for the referrals should include a discussion of the limitations of expertise for an early career counselor. This will take into consideration the area of specialization. An early-career Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapist may make different referrals than an early-career Addictions Counselor or Mental Health Counselor.

Plan for Coordinating Care

Given the referrals described in the preceding section, describe how care will be coordinated. The same professional is not likely to provide all levels of care and modalities of treatment. With the support of the literature, explain how the coordination of care can be planned for continuity as the client moves through the treatment process.

References

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume# (issue#), xx–xx.