CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care 3

Question 1

Aftercare planning for a client leaving residential treatment should PRIMARILY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying ongoing support services to maintain recovery

Answer

Aftercare planning centers on identifying outpatient services, support groups, and community resources to sustain the recovery gains made during residential treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about confidentiality in substance abuse case management is TRUE under 42 CFR Part 2?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse records receive stronger privacy protections than general health records

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 provides stricter confidentiality protections for substance use disorder records than standard HIPAA rules, requiring specific written consent for most disclosures.

Question 3

When a CASAC counselor identifies that a client needs mental health services for a co-occurring disorder, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Make a referral and coordinate care with a mental health provider

Answer

Co-occurring mental health needs require coordinated referrals to qualified mental health providers, which is a core case management function.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key principle of recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC)?

Accepted Answer

Recovery is a long-term process supported by community and peer resources

Answer

ROSC emphasizes that recovery is a long-term, person-centered process facilitated by community, family, and peer support systems beyond formal treatment.

Question 5

In the context of case management, 'linkage' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Actively connecting clients to identified community resources and services

Answer

Linkage in case management means actively facilitating the connection between a client and needed community resources, not just providing information.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care 3