LICSW Crisis Intervention

Question 1

According to the Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, what is the FIRST stage a social worker should complete when working with a client in crisis?

Accepted Answer

Assess lethality and safety needs

Answer

Roberts' model begins with assessing lethality and safety because the client's immediate physical safety must be established before any other therapeutic work can proceed.

Question 2

A client calls a crisis hotline stating they have a plan to overdose on medications they have at home. Which intervention should the social worker prioritize FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate removal or securing of the lethal means

Answer

Means restriction is a critical, evidence-based safety intervention; removing access to lethal means directly reduces imminent risk of suicide attempt.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the primary goal of crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Restore the individual to at least their pre-crisis level of functioning

Answer

Crisis intervention is time-limited and aims to stabilize the individual and restore adaptive functioning to the pre-crisis baseline, not to resolve underlying issues.

Question 4

A social worker is using the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention. What does 'B' represent in this model?

Accepted Answer

Beliefs and perceptions the client holds about the event

Answer

In the ABC Model, 'B' stands for Beliefs — the client's subjective interpretation of the precipitating event, which mediates their emotional and behavioral response.

Question 5

Which population characteristic would indicate the HIGHEST level of suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization consideration?

Accepted Answer

Active ideation with a specific plan, access to means, and stated intent

Answer

Active ideation with a specific plan, access to lethal means, and stated intent represents the highest convergence of risk factors, necessitating immediate safety evaluation.

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Exam Practice Test

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Exam Practice Test

LICSW Crisis Intervention