Assessment Description

Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper that addresses the following: 

• Definition and description of screening, assessment, and treatment planning
• Process for identifying, assessing, and diagnosing clients for addictive disorders
• Considerations that must be made for choosing an appropriate assessment tool
• Overview of the substance use disorder criteria according to the current version of the DSM, including specifiers and a brief description of how these criteria are used to diagnose
• Analysis of the potential problems that can arise when a counselor relies solely on the diagnostic criteria listed in the DSM for treatment planning
• At least two examples of commonly used substance use disorder assessment tools in addition to the current version of the DSM. Include an analysis of the benefits and limitations of these tools 

Include a minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources in addition to the textbook and current version of the DSM. 

This assignment will help inform the diagnosis element of the Topic 7 assignment. 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Review APA guidelines regarding adding level headings to your paper. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.

This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.8.c. Needs assessments.

5.C.2.d. Diagnostic process, including differential diagnosis and the use of current diagnostic classification systems, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).