Distinguished - Generates a fully appropriate long-term treatment goal that clearly represents the desired outcome for the client.

Proficient - Generates an appropriate long-term treatment goal that represents the desired outcome for the client. Minor details are missing or unclear. 

Basic -Generates a somewhat appropriate long-term treatment goal that minimally represents the desired outcome for the client. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear. 

Below Expectations - Generates a long-term treatment goal; however, the goal is not appropriate, does not represent the desired outcome for the client, or significant details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance -The long-term treatment goal that represents the desired outcome for the client is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Generates a minimum of three short-term, fully appropriate, objectives for attaining the long-term goal.

Proficient - Generates three short-term, appropriate, objectives for attaining the long-term goal. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Generates three short-term, somewhat appropriate, objectives for attaining the long-term goal. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Generates short-term objectives for attaining the long-term goal; however, fewer than three objectives are generated, the objectives are not appropriate, or significant details are missing and unclear. 

Non Performance - The minimum of three short-term objectives for attaining the long-term goal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies at least one fully appropriate intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives. 

Proficient - Identifies at least one appropriate intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Identifies at one somewhat appropriate intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify one intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives; however, the intervention is not appropriate or significant details are missing and unclear. 

Non Performance - The identification of at least one intervention for achieving each of the short-term objectives is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares a minimum of three theoretical orientations (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, humanistic, post-modern) from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client.

Proficient - Compares a minimum of three theoretical orientations (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, humanistic, post-modern) from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client. The comparison is slightly unbalanced or minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally compares three theoretical orientations (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, humanistic, post-modern) from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client. The comparison is unbalanced and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare a three theoretical orientations (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, humanistic, post-modern) from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client; however, fewer than three theoretical orientations are compared, the comparisons are significantly unbalanced or many details are missing.

Non Performance -The comparison of a minimum of three theoretical orientations (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, humanistic, post-modern) from which appropriate interventions can be selected for the client is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly and clearly explains the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected.

Proficient - Explains the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic -Partially explains the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance - The explanation of the connection between the theoretical orientation and corresponding intervention selected is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a clear and fully appropriate rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan. 

Proficient -Provides an appropriate rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Provides a somewhat appropriate rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Provides a rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan; however, the rational is not appropriate or significant details are missing and unclear. 

Non Performance - The rationale for the integration of multiple theoretical orientations within this treatment plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly identifies two to three treatment modalities that would be fully appropriate for use with the client.

Proficient - Identifies two to three treatment modalities that would be appropriate for use with the client. Minor details are missing or unclear. 

Basic -Identifies two treatment modalities that would be appropriate for use with the client. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Identifies treatment modalities for use with the client; however, only one treatment modality is identified, the modality is not appropriate, or significant details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance - The identification of two to three treatment modalities that would be appropriate for use with the client is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately lists the anticipated outcomes of each proposed treatment intervention based on scholarly literature.

Proficient - Lists the anticipated outcomes of each proposed treatment intervention based on scholarly literature. Minor details are missing, unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Lists the anticipated outcomes of most of the proposed treatment interventions based on scholarly literature. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Lists the anticipated outcomes of proposed treatment interventions; however, not all outcomes are listed, the outcomes are not based on scholarly literature, or significant details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance -The list of the anticipated outcomes of each proposed treatment intervention based on scholarly literature is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a clear and comprehensive assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based based intervention options.

Proficient - Provides an assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based based intervention options. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Provides a limited assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based based intervention options. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based based intervention options; however, significant details are missing and unclear. 

Non Performance - The assessment of the efficacy of evidence-based based intervention options is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes and describes potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan.

Proficient - Analyzes and describes potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan. The analysis or description are slightly underdeveloped or missing minor details.

Basic - Minimally analyzes and partially describes potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan. The analysis or description are underdeveloped and/or missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze and describe potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan; however, The analysis or description are significantly underdeveloped or missing many details.

Non Performance - The analysis and description of potential ethical dilemmas that may arise while implementing this treatment plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately cites specific ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma.

Proficient - Cites specific ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Cites ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to cite ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma; however, significant details are missing and unclear. 

Non Performance - The citation of specific ethical principles and any applicable law(s) for resolving the ethical dilemma is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.n)

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.