CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To coordinate services that address the client's comprehensive needs

Answer

Case management in substance abuse treatment focuses on coordinating medical, social, vocational, and other services to meet the client's comprehensive needs.

Question 2

Continuing care planning in CASAC practice is BEST initiated:

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of treatment

Answer

Continuing care planning should begin at the start of treatment to ensure a seamless transition through all levels of care.

Question 3

A CASAC counselor is helping a client move from residential to outpatient treatment. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Level-of-care transition

Answer

Moving a client from a higher level of care (residential) to a lower level (outpatient) is called a level-of-care transition.

Question 4

Which tool is most commonly used to determine the appropriate level of care for a client with a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

ASAM Criteria (formerly ASAM PPC-2R)

Answer

The ASAM Criteria provide a multidimensional framework used across the US to match clients to the appropriate level of care.

Question 5

When a client lacks stable housing during treatment, the CASAC counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Address housing as part of the case management plan

Answer

Housing instability is a significant barrier to recovery and must be addressed within the case management plan to support treatment success.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Case Management and Continuing Care