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).
•DSM 5 Diagnosis
This is equal to the Focus &
Sequencing on the Grading
Rubric
•Client’s strengths
•Goals
•Expected outcomes
This is equal to the Conclusion