Free CAC Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

At what phase of treatment does case management begin?

Accepted Answer

At the client's intake session

Answer

Case management begins at a client's intake and continues throughout their treatment. The first goal of case management is to coordinate care which is appropriate for the client which can be done at the conclusion of the intake session.

Question 2

James was engaged in group and individual counseling in your outpatient program. He has maintained his sobriety and has found a medication regimen that helps him manage his depressive symptoms. James attends Alcoholic Anonymous four times per week and has been active in working the steps with his sponsor. Which of the following recommendations would be the least effective at his discharge?

Accepted Answer

Begin another outpatient program

Answer

Once an outpatient program is completed, it is not necessary for the client to engage in an additional program. Programs usually begin in phases which would not align with a person who has attained and maintained recovery.

Question 3

Macy is in recovery from alcohol and heroin. Macy will complete treatment next week and is preparing for discharge. She expressed that she has interest in self-help groups, but is not interested in any groups that incorporate God or spiritual associations. Which would be the most appropriate recommendation for continuing care?

Accepted Answer

SMART Recovery

Answer

SMART Recovery is a support group that does not acknowledge God or a higher power as part of their program.

Question 4

Of the following, which is an appropriate reason for discharge:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

All reasons identified are appropriate reasons for discharge.

Question 5

Jon attends your aftercare group once a week to support his abstinence from alcohol. During group, Jon shares that he has begun drinking alcohol occasionally. What is the best course of action to take?

Accepted Answer

Schedule an individual meeting to assess Jon's alcohol use and determine most appropriate level of care.

Answer

Further assessment is necessary to determine how problematic Jon's alcohol use is and what level of care or program would be most appropriate in order to support his recovery.

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Free CAC Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care Questions and Answers