B. Case Formulation and Treatment Plan Assignment Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to complete a comprehensive treatment plan for a specific client (i.e., a client in your clinical practicum, a client in your place of employment, a family member or friend). Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning are components of the course and sections to be addressed in this assignment. You cannot use the same case used in another course. Assignment: The student will be required to provide a DSM-5 diagnosis, a treatment plan and a summary integrating evidence-based literature and justifying the treatment plan the student developed for the client. The student will also cross reference the DSM IV TR diagnosis with the DSM 5 and note any differences in diagnosis or treatment plan. This assignment should be 7 – 8 pages in length, excluding title page and reference pages. Incorporate at least 4 evidenced based research articles that support the diagnosis and treatment planning considerations. Follow the following criteria: Subheadings •Identifying information such as demographic information – age, gender, ethnicity, education (DO NOT USE FULL NAMES) •Presenting problem •Mental status description •Medical problems This is equal to the Introduction on the Grading Rubric •DSM 5 diagnoses compare with Multiaxial System (DSM-IV-TR) •Detailed treatment plan with rationale. Include •medications (psychotropic medications only).
