Mental Retardation & Developmental (PracticePlanners) - Softcover

The Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Treatment Planner provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payers, and state and federal review agencies.* Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers the freedom to develop customized treatment plans for the severely and persistently mentally ill * Organized around 28 main presenting problems, from family conflicts to paranoia, parenting, health issues, and more * Over 1,000 clear statements describe the behavioral manifestations of each relational problem, and includes long-term goals, short-term objectives, and clinically tested treatment options * Easy -to -use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem or DSM IV(TM) diagnosis * Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the requirements of most third-party payers and accrediting agencies (including JCAHO and NCQA)

ARTHUR E. JONGSMA, Jr., PhD, is the series editor for the bestselling PracticePlanners(TM). He is also the founder and Director of Psychological Consultants, a group private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.DAVID J. BERGHUIS, MA, LLP, is in private practice. He is coauthor of The Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Treatment Planner. KELLYE H. SLAGGERT, MA, LLP, specializes in providing psychological services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.