Person-Centered Treatment Planning

Mancini, Michael A.

Person-centered treatment planning is a process and a product. The treatment planning process relies on collaboration and shared decision-making with clients to: (1) synthesize information from the assessment to identify specific problems to be solved; (2) set goals and objectives; (3) select interventions; and (4) monitor progress toward goals through documentation and periodic review. The product is a written plan of action that guides treatment. The treatment plan is derived from the case conceptualization of client strengths, problems, and access to resources developed from information in the assessment. The plan drives the selection of service interventions that can include psychotherapeutic approaches, skill development, rehabilitation, advocacy, self-help, and the acquisition of resources through case management. The specific areas of person-centered treatment planning covered in this chapter include: (1) developing a case conceptualization that synthesizes information from the psychosocial assessment to design a person-centered care plan; (2) developing goals and objectives that are specific, measurable, actionable, achievable, relevant, recovery-oriented, and time limited; (3) selecting interventions from a shared decision-making perspective; and (4) reviewing progress notes and documentation formats. The chapter concludes with a continuation of the case of Mr. Clarence Smith from Chap. 10.1007/978-3-030-59659-0_4.