CBHCM Engagement and Assessment 2

Question 1

A client with schizophrenia refuses to acknowledge any mental health concerns but agrees to meet weekly to discuss 'life problems.' Which engagement strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence without confrontation

Answer

Motivational interviewing meets clients where they are and explores ambivalence without requiring diagnostic acceptance, which supports engagement in early recovery.

Question 2

During an initial assessment, a client discloses a history of childhood trauma. The case manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the disclosure and assess current safety and coping resources

Answer

Acknowledging the disclosure and assessing current safety prioritizes the client's immediate wellbeing and establishes trust before deeper exploration.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a biopsychosocial assessment in behavioral health case management?

Accepted Answer

To identify biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the client's health and functioning

Answer

A biopsychosocial assessment provides a holistic picture of the client across biological, psychological, and social domains to guide individualized care planning.

Question 4

A client from a collectivist culture defers all treatment decisions to their family elder. The most culturally competent response is to:

Accepted Answer

Engage the family elder as a key stakeholder while ensuring the client's voice is heard

Answer

Culturally competent practice respects family-centered decision-making structures while still advocating for the client's individual needs and rights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Standardize the evaluation of suicidal ideation and behavior intensity

Answer

The C-SSRS is a validated tool that quantifies suicidal ideation and behaviors on a standardized scale to guide risk stratification.

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

CBHCM Engagement and Assessment 2