CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER (CBHCM) PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED VERSION THIS YEAR

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CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER (CBHCM)
PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED VERSION THIS YEAR


Question: Many program funders regulatory agencies, and others set documentation timelines.

Regardless of the client, which hierarchy must case managers follow when determine the

agency to assist the client - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Laws and statutes, agency operating

procedure, funder


requirements




Question: When a case manager locates a reliable resource for a common client need, such as

family budgeting skills, the case manager should - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ensure the services

offered match client needs, then make the


referral




Question: What is the purpose of ongoing assessment by the case manager? - CORRECT

ANSWER✔✔Monitoring client progress.

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Question: A client is seeking assistance with reemployment. He was a licensed commercial and

residential reconstruction before he had to leave the workforce to attend to his behavioral

health issues. Your client needing to hire a handyman and offers to do the work for your family.

What is your BEST response? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Politely decline his offer by explaining the

concepts of dual


boundaries.




Question: The principal purpose of involving collateral sources in case management activities is

to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Obtain resources necessary to assist the client in meeting long and

short term goals




Q:A formal process that facilitates the clinically appropriate movement of clients from one level

of care to another, including from one practitioner to another is called: - CORRECT

ANSWER✔✔Transitional planning




Question: Under what circumstances can substance use information be disclosed? - CORRECT

ANSWER✔✔Whenever a release of information is signed to disclose information


to another part

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Question: When can you share information about a client with a third party WITHOUT a valid

release of information on file? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔With a court order




Question: The MOST IMPORTANT reason to communicate with collateral resources during

initial assessment and ongoing planning is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ensure you have a

complete client assessment




Question: Of the following which is not considered a client need? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bank

assistance




Question: A progress note should include: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Actual events, important

client statements, and dates




Question: Which of the following should the case manager know before making formal and

informal referrals to service providers? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The eligibility criteria of resource

agencies and service providers

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Question: Your clients tell you that his sister, who pays her rent and household expenses,

moved unexpected to another state last week. The client doesn't have money to afford the rent.

Your client doesn't know how she will be able to obtain financial assistance to solve her actual

need. What is the first steps to help his client - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Conduct an assessment

and service plan update to include her new financial


needs




Question: Your client has just revealed that she has been in an abusive relationship for two

years and doesn't know how to safety leave. What would be an appropriate response -

CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Engage the client in developing a safety plan




Question: A client recently missed an appointment to get his medication refilled. Your client

asks if you can call his doctor to help him get a new follow-up appointment. What is the next

step? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ask your client to sign a release of information so the

authorization


is documented.