Advocacy & Systems Navigation Flashcards

Which organization primarily oversees the development of Certified Recovery Specialist credentialing standards at the national level?

Answer: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA plays a lead role in establishing national guidelines and standards for peer recovery support services, including the CRS credential.

A person in recovery wants to appeal a denial of Medicaid coverage for residential treatment. What is the best role for the CRS in this situation?

Answer: Help the individual understand the appeals process and support them in submitting their appeal

The CRS role is to support and empower the individual to navigate the appeals process themselves, not to act independently on their behalf.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires that:

Answer: Health insurers provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as for medical and surgical benefits

MHPAEA requires that insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders be no more restrictive than coverage for medical and surgical conditions.

When helping a peer navigate the criminal justice system, a CRS should primarily:

Answer: Inform the individual of diversion programs and treatment alternatives to incarceration

A CRS can inform individuals about diversion programs and treatment court options, connecting them to legal resources while supporting recovery.

Which term describes a coordinated approach where multiple agencies work together to provide seamless services to individuals in recovery?

Answer: Integrated service delivery

Integrated service delivery refers to agencies coordinating care so that individuals experience seamless transitions and do not fall through the gaps between services.

A CRS wants to connect someone in recovery to supported employment services. Which federal program specifically supports competitive employment for people with disabilities including substance use disorder?

Answer: The Ticket to Work Program administered by the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program helps Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities access employment services and supports.

What does the term 'warm handoff' mean in the context of systems navigation?

Answer: Personally introducing the individual to the next service provider or support person to ensure continuity

A warm handoff involves direct personal introduction between the individual and the next provider or support person, reducing the likelihood of dropping out of care.