Assessment and Planning Flashcards
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A case manager is assessing a recently released incarcerated client. Which factor should receive PRIORITY attention in the initial assessment?
Answer: Housing stability and immediate basic needs
Newly released individuals face high risk of harm without stable housing; addressing immediate basic needs is a foundational priority before other planning.
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used in assessment to:
Answer: Stratify suicide ideation and behavior by severity
The C-SSRS systematically rates the intensity and nature of suicidal ideation and behavior to guide clinical risk stratification.
When assessing trauma history, a case manager should FIRST:
Answer: Obtain informed consent and explain the purpose of trauma screening
Ethical and trauma-informed practice requires obtaining informed consent and explaining the rationale for trauma screening before proceeding.
A client with co-occurring major depression and alcohol use disorder presents for assessment. The case manager should plan to:
Answer: Conduct an integrated assessment addressing both conditions simultaneously
Integrated assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel approaches.
In a person-centered care plan, SMART goals are used because they:
Answer: Ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
SMART goals provide a structured framework ensuring care plan objectives are concrete, trackable, realistic, meaningful to the client, and time-limited.
A case manager reviews a client's previous psychiatric records and notices inconsistencies with the client's self-report. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Incorporate both sources and explore the differences with the client collaboratively
Discrepancies between records and self-report can reflect symptom variation, memory issues, or different contexts; exploring them collaboratively yields the most accurate picture.
Which of the following BEST describes a 'Level of Care' determination in behavioral health assessment?
Answer: Matching the intensity of services to the client's clinical needs and support system
Level of care determination matches the appropriate service intensity (e.g., outpatient, IOP, inpatient) to the client's clinical acuity and available support.