HSCD 631 Integrated Care: Treatment and Recovery Planning

The development and implementation of treatment plans is considered key to effective practice of substance use and co-occurring disorders counseling. In addition, treatment planning can play a central role in advocating for and obtaining the most appropriate care for a client. This course examines both treatment (short-term) and recovery (medium- to long-term) planning, including an examination of relevant service delivery systems in Minnesota. Students examine and practice counselor characteristics and strategies that promote retention in care, plan adherence and relapse prevention. Students consider the central roles of stage of change, client autonomy, cultural appropriateness and responsiveness, and motivational enhancement in treatment and recovery planning, and engage in advanced skills-building exercises. Competence Statement Students demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to assist individuals in designing person-centered, strengths-based care plans and to complete appropriate documentation of care.

Prerequisites

• HSCD 630: Integrated Care: Screening and Assessment
• or HSCD 600: Foundations, Models and Evidence-Based Practices