CADC Treatment Planning and Referral 2

Question 1

A client with co-occurring major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder needs specialized care. What is the MOST appropriate referral approach?

Accepted Answer

Refer to a dual diagnosis program that addresses both disorders simultaneously

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Treat alcohol use first, then address depression separately

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Refer to a psychiatrist only, as mental health is the primary issue

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Delay psychiatric referral until the client achieves 90 days of sobriety

Question 2

When writing a measurable treatment goal for a client with opioid use disorder, which statement is the BEST example?

Accepted Answer

Client will attend 3 individual counseling sessions per week and identify 5 coping strategies within 30 days

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Client will improve coping skills over time

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Client will understand the dangers of opioid use

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Client will work on recovery and become drug-free

Question 3

A counselor is reviewing a client's treatment plan at the 30-day mark. Which action reflects best practice for plan review?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate progress on each goal and update the plan based on current needs and outcomes

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Keep the original plan unchanged to maintain consistency

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Revise goals only if the client requests changes

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Discharge the client if all initial goals have been met

Question 4

Which level of care in the ASAM continuum is most appropriate for a client who needs 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

Level 4 – Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient

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Level 1.0 – Outpatient Services

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Level 2.5 – Partial Hospitalization

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Level 3.7 – Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient

Question 5

A client discloses they cannot afford transportation to outpatient treatment. How should the counselor address this barrier in the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Document the barrier and add a goal to connect the client with transportation assistance resources

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Tell the client they must find their own transportation as it is not the counselor's responsibility

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Reduce treatment frequency to only once per month to accommodate the client

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Discharge the client and recommend self-help groups instead

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of including a client's strengths in a treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

To leverage existing resources and build motivation for recovery

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To satisfy insurance documentation requirements

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To reduce the counselor's workload by focusing only on positive traits

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To minimize the documentation of clinical problems

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of a release of information (ROI) in the referral process?

Accepted Answer

It authorizes the counselor to share specified information with identified parties for a defined purpose

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It allows the counselor to share client information with any provider without restriction

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It is only required when referring clients to mental health services

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It permanently transfers the client's case to another provider