CBHCM Community Resources and Referral Systems 3

Question 1

What is the primary distinction between formal and informal community supports in behavioral health case management?

Accepted Answer

Formal supports are provided by paid professionals or agencies, while informal supports come from natural networks like family and friends

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Formal supports always cost more than informal ones

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Informal supports are only available in urban areas

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Formal supports do not require case manager coordination

Question 2

Which landmark federal legislation established community mental health centers with a mandate to serve individuals regardless of ability to pay?

Accepted Answer

The Community Mental Health Act of 1963

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The Affordable Care Act of 2010

Question 3

A case manager is working with a homeless client who needs immediate shelter. Which type of resource should be identified FIRST?

Accepted Answer

An emergency shelter or crisis housing resource

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A long-term supportive housing program

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A transitional housing program

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A substance abuse residential treatment facility

Question 4

What does the 'No Wrong Door' policy mean in the context of behavioral health services?

Accepted Answer

Any entry point in the service system can connect individuals to needed services regardless of where they first seek help

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Case managers should never turn away any client referral under any circumstance

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Agencies must remove all physical barriers in their buildings for ADA compliance

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Clients may enter treatment facilities without prior authorization from insurers

Question 5

Which community resource specifically provides intensive, team-based support for individuals with serious mental illness transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care?

Accepted Answer

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams

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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

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Vocational rehabilitation services

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Primary care clinics

Question 6

What is the main purpose of interagency agreements in the context of community resource coordination?

Accepted Answer

To formally define how agencies will collaborate, share information, and serve mutual clients

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To establish competitive pricing arrangements between agencies

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To restrict which agencies can serve specific client populations by geography

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To create healthy competition among service providers to improve quality

Question 7

A client refuses a referral to a community mental health center. What is the case manager's BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's reasons for refusal, address barriers, and discuss alternative options while respecting autonomy

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Document the refusal and close the case immediately

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Contact the client's family members to convince them to accept the referral

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Override the client's decision and make the referral anyway to fulfill duty of care