CADC - Certification Prep and Alcohol and Drug Counselor Documentation and Case Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A counselor writes the following in a client's progress note: 'Client's self-reported cravings for alcohol have decreased from '8/10' last week to '3/10' this week.
He states, 'I've been using the grounding techniques we talked about, and they seem to be helping.' He reports attending three 12-step meetings since the last session.' Which section of a SOAP note would this information belong in?

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Subjective

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Objective

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Assessment

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Plan

Question 2

A client is being discharged after successfully completing an intensive outpatient program. Which of the following is an essential component that MUST be included in the client's discharge summary?

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Recommendations and referrals for continuing care or aftercare.

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A complete transcript of all individual counseling sessions.

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Contact information for the client's family members.

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The counselor's personal reflections on the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3

A client's employer calls the substance use treatment facility to verify the client's attendance on a specific date. The client had previously told the counselor verbally, 'You can tell my boss I'm here if he calls.' According to 42 CFR Part 2, what is the counselor's appropriate response?

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Refuse to confirm or deny the client's status at the facility without a specific, written consent.

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Confirm attendance, as verbal consent was given by the client.

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Ask the employer to put the request in writing before confirming attendance.

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Tell the employer that they must get a court order to receive any information.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the primary function of case management in the context of substance use disorder treatment?

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Coordinating services and resources to address the client's comprehensive needs.

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Providing intensive psychotherapy to address the root causes of addiction.

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Diagnosing co-occurring mental health disorders.

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Administering and interpreting psychological assessment tools.

Question 5

A case manager is working with a client who is being denied housing at a sober living facility, and the client believes it is due to their prescribed medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The case manager calls the facility director to discuss the facility's policies and educate them on the evidence-based nature of MAT. This action is a primary example of which case management function?

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Advocacy

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Assessment

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Planning

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Monitoring

Question 6

The process of regularly reviewing and updating a client's treatment plan is critical for effective care. What is the primary purpose of a formal treatment plan review?

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To collaboratively evaluate progress, modify goals, and ensure the plan remains relevant.

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To satisfy the requirements of the agency's accrediting body.

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To provide a formal opportunity to terminate a non-compliant client.

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To create a new, separate document for the client's permanent record.