Which statement about filing deadlines for the SPS 7 participation agreement is true?

• A. It must be filed after the first session
• B. It must be filed before the first treatment session begins
• C. It is optional
• D. It is filed at relapse

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that a SPS 7 participation agreement is a pre-treatment document. It must be filed before the first treatment session begins because it records the client’s consent and agreement to program policies before any care starts, establishing the expectations, rights, and responsibilities from the outset. This timing protects both the client and the program by ensuring informed consent and proper documentation before services are delivered. Filing it after the first session would mean treatment begins without this agreement in place, and filing at relapse doesn’t fit the intake purpose. It’s not optional; this agreement is a required part of the intake process.