Master Addiction Counselor Exam Case Management and Documentation 3

Question 1

Which acronym describes the format commonly used for writing behavioral health progress notes?

Accepted Answer

Both DAP and SOAP are commonly used

Answer

DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan)

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SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)

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CAGE

Question 2

A MAC counselor suspects a client is homeless but the client has not disclosed this. The most appropriate case management action is to:

Accepted Answer

Directly and sensitively ask the client about their housing situation

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Assume the client is stable and proceed with standard treatment

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Immediately refer to a shelter without asking

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Document suspicion without discussing it with the client

Question 3

Client records must be retained for a minimum period after the last service date primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Comply with state licensing laws and support continuity of care

Answer

Satisfy insurance auditors only

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Allow clients to review their records at any time

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Enable supervisors to evaluate counselor performance

Question 4

When a client gives consent for a referral to a mental health provider, the referral letter should include:

Accepted Answer

Reason for referral, relevant clinical history, and contact information

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The client's full financial records

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All session transcripts verbatim

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Only the client's name and date of birth

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a warm handoff in addiction case management?

Accepted Answer

Personally introducing a client to the next provider by phone or in person before transfer

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Mailing discharge paperwork to the next provider

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Providing the client with a list of referral agencies to contact independently

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Closing the case and waiting for the client to re-engage

Question 6

In the context of case management, 'linkage' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Connecting a client to needed community resources and services

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The therapeutic alliance between counselor and client

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Linking treatment records across multiple providers

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Billing coordination between agencies