The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner: Includes DSM-5 Updates is a comprehensive resource authored by Arthur E. Jongsma, offering essential tools for mental health professionals to develop effective treatment plans. Fully revised to align with current needs, this fifth edition addresses the demands of various stakeholders including HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal agencies.

Featuring empirically supported, evidence-based interventions for conditions such as anxiety, attachment disorder, and gender identity disorder, the book is organized around 35 behaviorally based presenting problems, ranging from academic issues to blended family challenges. It provides over 1,000 prewritten treatment goals, objectives, and interventions, alongside spaces for customized plan additions.

The easy-to-use reference format enables quick access to treatment plan components by behavioral problem, ensuring thorough coverage of diverse clinical scenarios. Additionally, the inclusion of a sample treatment plan that meets the standards of major accrediting bodies such as CARF, The Joint Commission (TJC), COA, and NCQA makes this book invaluable for practitioners aiming to meet rigorous standards.

With 528 pages of valuable content, this fifth edition is an indispensable tool for professionals in the field of child psychotherapy, providing time-saving solutions that can significantly enhance clinical practice.