CDCA CDCA Case Management & Documentation

Question 1

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a biopsychosocial assessment in chemical dependency case management?

Accepted Answer

To gather comprehensive information across biological, psychological, and social domains to inform treatment planning

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To determine the client's insurance coverage and eligibility

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To assign a DSM diagnosis before the first counseling session

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To document only the client's drug use history and quantity consumed

Question 2

In the US, HIPAA regulations require that a client's substance use treatment records be released to a third party under which circumstance?

Accepted Answer

Upon the client's written authorization or a qualifying legal exception

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Whenever a family member requests the records

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If a supervisor requests them for quality assurance purposes

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Automatically upon law enforcement request

Question 3

A CDCA is completing a case management plan. Which element is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Measurable, time-limited goals tied to identified client needs

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A list of every medication the client has ever taken

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The counselor's personal opinion about the client's prognosis

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Contact information for the client's employer

Question 4

What does 'continuity of care' mean in substance use disorder case management?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring clients receive coordinated, uninterrupted services across all levels and transitions of care

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Keeping the same counselor for every session regardless of client progress

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Providing only outpatient services to reduce costs

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Avoiding referrals to outside agencies

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a CDCA in case management compared to a licensed counselor?

Accepted Answer

A CDCA provides supportive case management services under supervision and does not independently diagnose or provide independent clinical treatment

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A CDCA has the same clinical authority as a licensed counselor

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A CDCA only handles billing and insurance tasks

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A CDCA is not permitted to communicate with other providers

Question 6

When coordinating a referral for a client, a CDCA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the client's informed consent before sharing any information with the referral agency

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Send the client's full file to the referral agency immediately

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Notify the client's family without the client's permission

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Contact law enforcement to ensure compliance