Which of the following is NOT part of treatment planning according to Switzer and Rubin?

• A. Establishing treatment goals
• B. Selecting interventions
• C. Defining timelines
• D. Limited to no outcome measurements necessary

Answer: (D)

Treatment planning is about deciding where you want the client to go, how you’ll get them there, and by when those steps should happen. A major part of that process is tracking progress to know whether the plan is working and what adjustments are needed. Switzer and Rubin describe treatment planning as including establishing treatment goals, selecting interventions, and defining timelines, with ongoing outcome measurement to monitor progress and guide changes. The statement that outcome measurements are unnecessary conflicts with this approach, because without measuring outcomes you can’t determine effectiveness or know when to adapt the plan. Measurements can be client feedback, standardized progress scales, or simply systematic progress notes, all of which help ensure the plan stays responsive and accountable.