CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care 5

Question 1

Which tool is MOST commonly used by CASAC counselors to track a client's treatment progress and coordinate services across providers?

Accepted Answer

An individualized service plan (ISP) or treatment plan

Answer

The individualized service plan (ISP) is the primary document used to set goals, track progress, and coordinate care across multiple providers.

Question 2

A client in long-term recovery reports feeling isolated and at high risk for relapse. The case manager's MOST appropriate referral is to:

Accepted Answer

A mutual aid or peer support group such as AA, NA, or SMART Recovery

Answer

Peer support groups directly address social isolation and provide community-based recovery support, which is a key protective factor.

Question 3

When a client returns to use after a period of abstinence, the counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a clinical reassessment to determine if the level of care needs adjustment

Answer

A return to use is a clinical event that warrants reassessment to determine whether higher-intensity services are needed.

Question 4

Under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, a substance use disorder treatment program may release client records without consent when:

Accepted Answer

There is a medical emergency involving an immediate threat to life

Answer

Medical emergencies that pose an immediate threat to life are one of the narrow exceptions that allow disclosure without client consent under 42 CFR Part 2.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'recovery capital' resource that a case manager should help a client identify?

Accepted Answer

A stable housing situation, supportive family, and employment

Answer

Recovery capital refers to internal and external assets—such as housing, social support, and employment—that support and sustain recovery.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care 5