CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Case Management and Referrals 4

Question 1

A client in intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) reports a relapse to alcohol use. The case manager's FIRST priority should be to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a clinical reassessment to determine if a higher level of care is indicated

Answer

Relapse is a clinical signal requiring reassessment of treatment needs; the priority is safety and determining whether the current level of care remains appropriate.

Question 2

When documenting a referral in a client's case management record, which information is MOST important to include?

Accepted Answer

The reason for the referral, agency contacted, client's response, and follow-up plan

Answer

Thorough referral documentation includes clinical rationale, contact details, client response, and follow-up steps to ensure continuity and accountability.

Question 3

A newly referred client states they were mandated to treatment by the court. The case manager should INITIALLY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Building therapeutic rapport and assessing the client's perspective on their substance use

Answer

Building rapport and conducting a genuine assessment of the client's perspective is foundational, as mandated clients can achieve positive outcomes when engagement is prioritized.

Question 4

The term 'warm handoff' in case management refers to:

Accepted Answer

Directly introducing the client to the receiving provider to ensure a smooth transition

Answer

A warm handoff involves a direct, facilitated introduction between the client and the receiving provider to reduce the risk of the client falling through the cracks.

Question 5

A client with substance use disorder reports a history of trauma. According to trauma-informed care principles, the case manager should:

Accepted Answer

Recognize the impact of trauma and ensure services are delivered in a safe, trustworthy manner

Answer

Trauma-informed care requires recognizing trauma's pervasive impact and embedding safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment into all service delivery.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Case Management and Referrals 4