Home

To understand the treatment planning process, students will assume the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist and develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on the same case study utilized for the Psychiatric Diagnosis assignment in PSY645( ATTACHED ASSIGNMEN FROM PSY645 ). A minimum of five peer-reviewed resources must be used to support the recommendations made within the plan. The Psychological Treatment Plan must include the headings and content outlined below. Behaviorally Defined Symptoms Define the client’s presenting problem(s) and provide a diagnostic impression. Identify how the problem(s) is/are evidenced in the client’s behavior. List the client’s cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Long-Term Goal Generate a long-term treatment goal that represents the desired outcome for the client. This goal should be broad and does not need to be measureable. Short-Term Objectives Generate a minimum of three short-term objectives for attaining the long-term goal. Each objective should be stated in behaviorally measureable language. Subjective or vague objectives are not acceptable. For example, it should be stated that the objective will be accomplished by a specific date or that a specific symptom will be reduced by a certain percentage. Interventions Identify at least one intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives. Compare a minimum of three evidence-based theoretical orientations from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client. Explain the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected. Provide a rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan. Identify two to three treatment modalities (e.g., individual, couple, family, group, etc.) that would be appropriate for use with the client. It is a best practice to include outside providers (e.g., psychiatrists, medical doctors, nutritionists, social workers, holistic practitioners, etc.) in the intervention planning process to build a support network that will assist the client in the achievement of treatment goals. Evaluation List the anticipated outcomes of each proposed treatment intervention based on scholarly literature. Be sure to take into account the individual’s strengths, weaknesses, external stressors, and cultural factors (e.g., gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.) in the evaluation. Provide an assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based intervention options. Ethics Analyze and describe potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan. Cite specific ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma(s). The Psychological Treatment Plan Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name University name (The University of Arizona Global Campus) Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. No Plagiarism please