CRS Advocacy & Systems Navigation

Question 1

What is the primary role of a Certified Recovery Specialist when advocating for a person in recovery within a healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

To help the individual understand their rights and navigate available services

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To make medical decisions on behalf of the individual

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To override the treatment team's clinical recommendations

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To manage the individual's insurance claims directly

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'systems navigation' in the context of peer recovery support?

Accepted Answer

Helping individuals understand and access community, healthcare, and social service systems

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Diagnosing co-occurring disorders to direct treatment referrals

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Providing legal representation for individuals in criminal court

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Administering medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan

Question 3

A person in recovery is denied housing due to their history of substance use disorder. What is the most appropriate first step for the CRS?

Accepted Answer

Inform the individual of fair housing laws and connect them to legal aid resources

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Advise the individual to lie on future housing applications

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Contact the housing authority on behalf of the individual without their consent

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Document the denial and take no further action

Question 4

Which federal law protects individuals in recovery from discrimination in employment on the basis of a disability related to substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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The Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Question 5

When navigating the behavioral health system, a CRS should prioritize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the individual's self-determination and informed choice about their own care

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Ensuring the individual follows the treatment plan exactly as prescribed by clinicians

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Limiting the individual's options to reduce confusion and overwhelm

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Making referrals only to programs affiliated with the CRS's employing organization

Question 6

A CRS notices that a community clinic consistently provides lower quality care to individuals with substance use disorder compared to other patients. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Systemic stigma and discriminatory practice

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Scope creep in clinical services

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Appropriate risk stratification in healthcare

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Standard triage protocol

Question 7

When advocating for policy changes that benefit people in recovery, which action is most aligned with the CRS role?

Accepted Answer

Sharing the collective voice of peers to inform policymakers about recovery needs

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Lobbying for policies while keeping the lived experience of those in recovery private

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Avoiding political involvement entirely to maintain professional neutrality

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Representing a single individual's viewpoint as universal to all people in recovery