CBHCM Assessment and Planning 3

Question 1

A case manager is assessing a recently released incarcerated client. Which factor should receive PRIORITY attention in the initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

Housing stability and immediate basic needs

Answer

Newly released individuals face high risk of harm without stable housing; addressing immediate basic needs is a foundational priority before other planning.

Question 2

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used in assessment to:

Accepted Answer

Stratify suicide ideation and behavior by severity

Answer

The C-SSRS systematically rates the intensity and nature of suicidal ideation and behavior to guide clinical risk stratification.

Question 3

When assessing trauma history, a case manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Obtain informed consent and explain the purpose of trauma screening

Answer

Ethical and trauma-informed practice requires obtaining informed consent and explaining the rationale for trauma screening before proceeding.

Question 4

A client with co-occurring major depression and alcohol use disorder presents for assessment. The case manager should plan to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct an integrated assessment addressing both conditions simultaneously

Answer

Integrated assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel approaches.

Question 5

In a person-centered care plan, SMART goals are used because they:

Accepted Answer

Ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

Answer

SMART goals provide a structured framework ensuring care plan objectives are concrete, trackable, realistic, meaningful to the client, and time-limited.

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

CBHCM Assessment and Planning 3