CRM CRM Certification, Scope of Practice & Legal Frameworks

Question 1

The primary purpose of CRM certification is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a standard of competency for recovery mentors providing peer support services

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Allow mentors to prescribe medication-assisted treatments

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Replace the role of licensed clinical social workers in treatment

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Grant legal authority to conduct psychological assessments

Question 2

The scope of practice for a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) DOES include:

Accepted Answer

Sharing lived experience, offering peer support, and connecting clients to community resources

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Providing clinical diagnoses of mental health disorders

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Prescribing or recommending medications

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Conducting formal psychotherapy sessions

Question 3

If a client discloses ongoing child abuse during a CRM session, the mentor is typically required to:

Accepted Answer

Report the abuse to the appropriate child protective services as a mandated reporter

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Keep the disclosure confidential as part of the therapeutic relationship

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Advise the client to report themselves

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Consult with the client's previous therapist before taking any action

Question 4

HIPAA's privacy protections apply to a recovery mentor primarily when they:

Accepted Answer

Handle protected health information (PHI) within a covered healthcare entity or business associate

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Discuss their own recovery story publicly

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Post general recovery tips on social media

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Attend recovery community events

Question 5

Which of the following actions would be OUTSIDE a CRM's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing a client with borderline personality disorder based on observed behavior

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Accompanying a client to a job interview for moral support

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Helping a client identify community resources for housing

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Sharing a personal recovery story to build rapport

Question 6

Informed consent in recovery mentorship means:

Accepted Answer

The client is given clear information about the mentor's role, services, and limits before services begin

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The client agrees with all of the mentor's suggestions

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The mentor consents to share the client's information with family members

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The client signs a form waiving their right to confidentiality