Assessment and Treatment Planning

Increase Clients' Likelihood of Staying in Treatment

• Focus on enhancing the client’s commitment and engagement in their treatment process.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Assessment: Involves gathering comprehensive information about the client’s needs and circumstances.
• Treatment Planning: Developing a tailored strategy based on the assessment.

Global Criteria

• Explain Assessment Results: Communicate findings from the assessment clearly to the client to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Identify and Rank Problems: Collaborate with the client to pinpoint significant issues and prioritize them for resolution.
  • It is vital to understand which problems are most detrimental to the client's wellbeing and recovery.

Goal Formulation

• Immediate and Long-Term Goals: Work with the client to establish clear, achievable objectives.
  • Immediate goals may focus on short-term outcomes, while long-term goals address deeper, ongoing issues.
• Identify Treatment Methods: Decide on effective methods and resources that will be utilized to meet the agreed-upon goals.
  • These should be evidence-based and tailored to the client’s unique situation.

Treatment Plan Requirements

• Assessment Basis: The treatment plan must derive from the comprehensive assessment of the client.
• JAHCO Requirements:
  • Treatment plan must be developed based on intake information and must be completed within 72 hours following the initial intake.
  • Adherence to guidelines set forth by JAHCO is critical for accreditation and insurance purposes.

Individualization of Treatment Plans

• Every treatment plan should be personalized to meet the specific needs and preferences of the client.
• Collaborate with the client to refine their treatment plan, ensuring it reflects their unique goals and circumstances.

Client and Counsellor Collaboration

• Problem Identification and Ranking: Engage the client actively in identifying issues and collaboratively ranking them in terms of importance.
  • This collaborative approach fosters a sense of ownership and accountability in the treatment process.