LADC Case Management and Coordination

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of case management in substance use disorder treatment?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate and integrate services to meet a client's comprehensive needs

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To provide direct clinical therapy to clients

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To determine whether a client qualifies for inpatient treatment

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To document client progress for insurance billing purposes

Question 2

During a case review, a counselor discovers a client is receiving duplicate prescriptions from two different physicians. The MOST appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Contact both physicians with client consent to coordinate care

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Report the client to law enforcement immediately

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Discharge the client from the program for non-compliance

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Ignore the issue since it is a medical matter

Question 3

A care plan that identifies all services a client needs, assigns responsibilities, and sets timelines is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive service plan

Answer

Psychosocial evaluation

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Discharge summary

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Biopsychosocial assessment

Question 4

Which case management function involves helping a client navigate and access community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Linkage

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Advocacy

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Monitoring

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Assessment

Question 5

An LADC is managing a client's case and notices the client has not attended medical appointments. Which case management activity is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Conduct outreach and problem-solve barriers to attendance

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Terminate the therapeutic relationship

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Reduce the number of services in the client's plan

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Wait until the next scheduled session to address it

Question 6

When coordinating with a client's probation officer, the counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Obtain a signed release of information from the client

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Share the full treatment record to ensure transparency

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Request that the probation officer attend group sessions

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Notify the client's family before making any contact

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the 'monitoring' function in case management?

Accepted Answer

Tracking a client's participation and progress across all enrolled services

Answer

Arranging transportation for a client to attend detox

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Helping a client apply for Medicaid benefits

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Conducting a biopsychosocial intake interview