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Question 1

Integrated care models in crisis intervention combine mental health services with which other type of care?

Accepted Answer

Primary care, substance use treatment, and social services in a coordinated system

Answer

Integrated care addresses the co-occurring physical, psychiatric, and social needs of crisis clients within one coordinated system, improving outcomes.

Question 2

A client in crisis discloses they are uninsured and cannot afford medication. The crisis counselor should first:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to patient assistance programs (PAPs) offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers or federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)

Answer

PAPs and FQHCs provide free or low-cost medications and services to uninsured individuals, ensuring treatment access regardless of financial status.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the role of a crisis stabilization unit (CSU) in the continuum of care?

Accepted Answer

A short-term (typically 23-hour to 5-day) community-based alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for crisis stabilization

Answer

CSUs provide intensive, short-term stabilization in a less restrictive setting than a hospital, bridging the gap between outpatient and inpatient care.

Question 4

When a crisis counselor refers a client to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), what should they inform the client?

Accepted Answer

These are free, peer-led mutual aid groups — not professional treatment — and work best as a complement to clinical care

Answer

AA and NA are peer-led 12-step programs that are free and widely available; they supplement but do not replace professional substance use treatment.

Question 5

A culturally competent referral process requires the counselor to consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The client's cultural background, language preference, and any historical distrust of specific institutions when selecting resources

Answer

Matching clients with culturally and linguistically appropriate services increases engagement and reduces dropout from care.

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

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