CAADC Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

What is the CAADC's scope of practice regarding psychiatric diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Can conduct SUD screening/assessment and formulate clinical impressions, but should collaborate with licensed professionals for formal psychiatric diagnosis

Answer

Can independently diagnose all conditions

Answer

Cannot use any diagnostic tools

Answer

Can only use ICD-10

Question 2

What responsibilities does a CAADC's supervisory role entail?

Accepted Answer

Clinical oversight including case review, skill development, ethical guidance, direct observation, and quality care assurance

Answer

Only reviewing paperwork

Answer

Only occasional check-ins

Answer

Only administrative compliance

Question 3

How does the CAADC role differ between inpatient residential and outpatient settings?

Accepted Answer

Residential involves more milieu management and crisis response; outpatient emphasizes session-based treatment and community resource linkage

Answer

No difference

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CAADCs only work outpatient

Answer

Only group therapy in residential

Question 4

What is the CAADC's role in advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for individual clients' access and engage in systemic advocacy for better policies, funding, and stigma reduction

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Not part of the role

Answer

Only for private practice

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Only advocate for professional interests

Question 5

A client asks their counselor to write a letter supporting a disability claim. What should the counselor consider?

Accepted Answer

Consider scope of therapeutic role, provide objective clinical information, avoid determinations outside scope, and discuss impacts on the relationship

Answer

Write whatever requested

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Refuse all letter requests

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Exaggerate symptoms to help

Question 6

What role does the CAADC play in care coordination?

Accepted Answer

Key coordinator communicating with medical providers, psychiatrists, probation officers, and other providers for integrated care

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Operates independently

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Only case managers coordinate

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Only communicates with insurance