Case Management Flashcards
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When making a referral for a client with co-occurring severe mental illness, the case manager should prioritize:
Answer: An integrated dual-diagnosis treatment program
Integrated programs that treat both mental illness and substance use simultaneously produce the best outcomes for clients with co-occurring disorders.
Case managers must document referrals because:
Answer: Documentation provides accountability, supports continuity of care, and fulfills legal and ethical obligations
Thorough referral documentation ensures that the client's care is coordinated across providers and creates a legal record of the counselor's efforts.
Which community resource is specifically designed to provide peer support for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders?
Answer: Recovery community organizations (RCOs) and peer recovery support services
RCOs provide non-clinical, peer-based recovery support including coaching, recovery housing referrals, and community connection.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals in recovery from substance use disorders by:
Answer: Prohibiting discrimination against those in recovery who are no longer currently using illegal drugs
The ADA considers individuals in recovery from substance use disorders to have a disability and protects them from discrimination in employment and other areas.
A client in recovery is struggling with unstable housing. The case manager should first:
Answer: Assess the client's immediate safety and connect them with emergency housing resources
Safety and basic needs must be addressed before other treatment goals, as housing instability is a major relapse risk factor.
When a client is being discharged from residential treatment, the case manager's primary responsibility is to:
Answer: Ensure a comprehensive continuing care plan is in place with confirmed referrals and follow-up
A robust continuing care plan with confirmed appointments and linkages is the most critical discharge task for sustaining recovery gains.