Use when developing treatment plans, writing SMART goals, determining appropriate level of care, implementing measurement-based care protocols, or adapting treatment based on patient progress. Provides SMART goals framework, ASAM/LOCUS criteria guidance, and treatment monitoring strategies.
This skill provides frameworks and tools for developing evidence-based, collaborative treatment plans. Includes SMART goals methodology, level of care guidance, and measurement-based care approaches.
Clinical Context: Effective treatment planning translates assessment findings into actionable, measurable interventions. These frameworks support collaborative goal-setting and progress monitoring while maintaining clinical flexibility.
| Framework | Purpose | Key Components |
|---|---|---|
| SMART Goals | Behavioral health goal setting | Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound |
| Level of Care Guidance | Matching symptoms to treatment intensity | Criteria for outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, inpatient |
| Measurement-Based Care | Using assessments to track progress | Baseline, regular monitoring, treatment adjustment |
| Step | Action | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review assessment results and severity | PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT-C/DAST-10 |
| 2 | Select level of care | OP, IOP, PHP, residential, inpatient |
| 3 | Write SMART goals and monitoring plan | SMART + outcome tracking |
Use this mode when the clinician asks to build a plan step-by-step.
This skill can be invoked when you need to:
Example requests:
Purpose: Structure goals to be clear, achievable, and measurable for behavioral health treatment.
SMART Criteria:
Examples: Well-Formed vs. Poorly-Formed Goals:
Common Goal Areas:
Goal-Writing Guide (Detailed):
Examples by Domain:
Purpose: Match symptom severity and functional impairment to appropriate treatment intensity.
Level of Care Continuum:
Outpatient (OP):
Intensive Outpatient (IOP):
Partial Hospitalization (PHP):
Residential Treatment:
Inpatient Psychiatric:
Decision Factors:
Decision Tree (Quick Guide):
Additional Indicators for Higher Level of Care:
Purpose: Systematically use assessment data to guide treatment decisions and track outcomes.
Key Principles:
Common Measures:
Implementation Steps:
Using Measurement to Guide Treatment:
Implementation Guide (Detailed):
Translating Assessment to Plan (Examples):
Treatment Plan Development Process:
Matching Interventions to Goals:
Treatment planning must address safety:
When to revise treatment plan:
Safety Protocols (Expanded):
These are support frameworks, not rigid requirements:
Cultural Considerations:
Common Challenges:
Additional Limitations and Considerations:
SMART Goals:
Level of Care:
Measurement-Based Care:
Additional References:
Status: ✅ Implemented Priority: MEDIUM - Phase 3 Last Updated: 2026-02-03