To establish rapport and trust with a new substance abuse client, what would you do first? -
ANSWER Ask the client's permission to address the subject of change.
It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client: - AN-
SWER After you have had at least one session.
Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with alcohol, tranquilizers,
and/or opioids, but not with amphetamines? - ANSWER low blood pressure
Which of the following statements are most accurate regarding coexisting substance abuse
and other psychological disorders? - ANSWER Counselors/programs not trained to assess
clients for coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the following
should come last? - ANSWER Assessor clinical impression and recommendations.
When giving a new client feedback about assessment results, which of these should you do
first? - ANSWER Express your appreciation for client effort in responding.
In planning a client's treatment based on assessment results, the client's problems, immedi-
ate and longer-term goals, measurable objects, and treatment methods should be: - AN-
SWER decided though a mutual client-therapist agreement
Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be: - ANSWER initial and ongoing
A psychiatric social worker who is a LCSW and practicing psychotherapist has an initial inter-
view with a new client. The therapist observes affective symptoms suggesting the client may
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, be suicidal. She does not feel qualified to address this. What is her appropriate response to
this client? - ANSWER refer the client to a psychiatrist
For substance abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is best
achieved through which of the following? - ANSWER services integrating community
partners
As the counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring the client to a
vocational rehabilitation program to address deficit job skills. Which is true about your refer-
ral regarding the client? - ANSWER you are obligated to explain your referrals to the cli-
ent
Of the following, which is considered a key element of effective referrals? - ANSWER col-
laboration
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the nature of case manage-
ment? - ANSWER it gives clients continuity by providing a single contact point
In order for a case manager to activate resources needed by the client receiving multiple ser-
vices, s/he must be able to do which of these? - ANSWER combine all three of these ac-
tivities
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about case management? - AN-
SWER it is community based in all approaches, but the extent varies by agency
Regarding advocating for the substance abuse client, which is true of case management? -
ANSWER the case manager can advocate with other service providers for a client's spe-
cific needs
To keep case management balanced between being client-centered and being pragmatic,
which statement reflects an approach that is most realistic and also engages the client in SA
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ANSWER Ask the client's permission to address the subject of change.
It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client: - AN-
SWER After you have had at least one session.
Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with alcohol, tranquilizers,
and/or opioids, but not with amphetamines? - ANSWER low blood pressure
Which of the following statements are most accurate regarding coexisting substance abuse
and other psychological disorders? - ANSWER Counselors/programs not trained to assess
clients for coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the following
should come last? - ANSWER Assessor clinical impression and recommendations.
When giving a new client feedback about assessment results, which of these should you do
first? - ANSWER Express your appreciation for client effort in responding.
In planning a client's treatment based on assessment results, the client's problems, immedi-
ate and longer-term goals, measurable objects, and treatment methods should be: - AN-
SWER decided though a mutual client-therapist agreement
Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be: - ANSWER initial and ongoing
A psychiatric social worker who is a LCSW and practicing psychotherapist has an initial inter-
view with a new client. The therapist observes affective symptoms suggesting the client may
1
, be suicidal. She does not feel qualified to address this. What is her appropriate response to
this client? - ANSWER refer the client to a psychiatrist
For substance abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is best
achieved through which of the following? - ANSWER services integrating community
partners
As the counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring the client to a
vocational rehabilitation program to address deficit job skills. Which is true about your refer-
ral regarding the client? - ANSWER you are obligated to explain your referrals to the cli-
ent
Of the following, which is considered a key element of effective referrals? - ANSWER col-
laboration
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the nature of case manage-
ment? - ANSWER it gives clients continuity by providing a single contact point
In order for a case manager to activate resources needed by the client receiving multiple ser-
vices, s/he must be able to do which of these? - ANSWER combine all three of these ac-
tivities
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about case management? - AN-
SWER it is community based in all approaches, but the extent varies by agency
Regarding advocating for the substance abuse client, which is true of case management? -
ANSWER the case manager can advocate with other service providers for a client's spe-
cific needs
To keep case management balanced between being client-centered and being pragmatic,
which statement reflects an approach that is most realistic and also engages the client in SA
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