CIC Crisis Resource Coordination & Referral Systems Flashcards
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What does a 'step-down' level of care mean in the context of crisis services?
Answer: Transitioning a client to a less intensive level of care as they stabilize
A step-down transition moves a stabilized client from intensive crisis services (e.g., inpatient) to a less restrictive environment (e.g., partial hospitalization or outpatient therapy).
A peer support specialist in a crisis setting primarily contributes by:
Answer: Sharing lived experience to build rapport and model recovery
Peer support specialists draw on their own experience with mental health or substance use challenges to build connection, reduce stigma, and inspire hope in individuals experiencing crisis.
When a client in crisis has no insurance or funding, the counselor should first explore:
Answer: County or state-funded crisis services and Medicaid enrollment options
Public county and state crisis services are funded to serve uninsured individuals, and crisis contact is also an opportunity to assist with emergency Medicaid enrollment.
What is the main function of a crisis respite center?
Answer: To provide short-term, voluntary, home-like relief for individuals in psychiatric distress
Crisis respite centers offer a voluntary, low-barrier, non-hospital environment where individuals can receive support and stabilization during a mental health crisis.
Which documentation is most critical when transferring a client from crisis services to another level of care?
Answer: A detailed crisis summary including risk level, interventions, and the reason for transfer
A comprehensive crisis summary ensures the receiving provider has the clinical context needed to continue appropriate and safe care without interruption.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model is best described as:
Answer: An intensive, multidisciplinary team providing community-based support to high-need individuals
ACT teams deliver comprehensive, wraparound mental health services directly in the community to individuals with severe mental illness who have not succeeded with traditional outpatient care.