Recovery Planning & Case Management Flashcards

Which level of care is typically recommended when a person's recovery environment is highly unstable and poses significant risk of relapse?

Answer: Residential treatment

Residential treatment provides a structured, 24-hour environment appropriate when the home or community setting presents high relapse risk.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is incorporated into recovery planning primarily to:

Answer: Explore and strengthen the individual's own motivation for change

MI is a collaborative, person-centered approach that elicits and strengthens intrinsic motivation by exploring the individual's own reasons for change.

In recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC), which concept describes the idea that recovery can look different for each person?

Answer: Individualized recovery journey

ROSC recognizes that recovery is self-directed and that each person's path, timeline, and definition of recovery are unique.

A case manager discovers that a client has not followed through on a referral to a housing program. The most appropriate next step is to:

Answer: Explore barriers to following through and problem-solve collaboratively

Exploring barriers collaboratively respects the client's autonomy while maintaining engagement and addressing practical or motivational obstacles.

The purpose of a 'relapse prevention plan' within a recovery plan is to:

Answer: Identify triggers, coping strategies, and steps to take if relapse occurs

A relapse prevention plan proactively identifies personal triggers, coping tools, and action steps to minimize harm if a lapse or relapse occurs.

Which ethical principle is most at stake when a case manager makes decisions for a client without consulting them?

Answer: Autonomy

Autonomy is the individual's right to make informed decisions about their own life; bypassing the client violates this fundamental principle.

Transition planning from a residential program back to the community should ideally begin:

Answer: At least 30–60 days before the planned discharge date

Early transition planning (30–60 days prior) allows sufficient time to establish community supports, housing, and follow-up care before discharge.