Does it ask all of the necessary questions to determine what the client’s presenting problem is? Yes. This mental health intake form taken from http://www.gweissert.com/wp-content/uploads/providers-mental-health-intake-form.pdf?22b365, which was found online and posted by GW Associates: Counseling & Hypnotherapy asks probing questions that encompass the patient’s entire medical, mental health, family history, and other relevant background information such as the patient’s level of education, current living condition, and possible history of trauma that would be useful in determining the client’s presenting problem. By having the patient disclose specific and detailed information about virtually all aspects of his/her life, this mental health …show more content…
Firstly, the question that is specifically for female clients that asks, “Do you have any concerns about your physical health that you would like to discuss with us?” and also, “Date and place of last physical exam” I felt were not necessary for a mental health intake form because I find that this information will not have a positive or negative impact on the client’s mental health. Secondly, I felt that the section on “Legal History” should include some more information, especially for those clients that report pending legal problems. I felt some follow-up questions that would be helpful for the clinician to be aware of include whether the client is currently on parole/probation and whether the client is seeking mental health treatment as a part of his/her sentencing. Also, if the client was on parole/probation the contact details of the client’s parole/probation officer, as well as approximate dates when parole/probation began and when it is expected to end would be information that is valuable for the clinician. Thirdly, under the substance use heading, the client’s history of illicit substance use should be more in-depth. Currently, it is only inquiring about the length of use for each substance and date of last use. I believe that it would be useful to the clinician to have knowledge of at what age the client began to use each substance, how much of the illicit substance client uses, how often the substance is used, and the route of administration (i.e. IV, IM, Oral, Smoking,
How do the issues facing those doing strategic planning differ from those doing tactical planning? Can the two really be
I met with Christine, an acquaintance I know through members of a twelve step program. We met for about 20 minutes over coffee. As we spoke, I asked the questions that I prepared, omitting some and adding others based on the responses given. The list of questions in reproduced in the last section of this work. Christine works at an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in New Jersey, the specifics of which have been intentionally omitted. Her interest in the field is identical to mine; she has a personal history of substance abuse. After obtaining sobriety, she wished to help others with her experience. This similarity is the primary reason I wanted to discuss this topic with her.
Hi, Vendelyn This is an excellent start with any client by doing a proper assessment also keep you as a case manager on the right track to meet the client’s needs. I always believed every case worker should listen carefully to client’s problems because this is the only way you will help solve the issues. Vendelyn, this is also a great system mention by the CASSP “Multi System” because sometimes you will need assistance from other resources while evaluating a client’s needs to progress. Great Post!
The treatment plan that is used at our facility includes a plan for sobriety and an aftercare plan. Also, the treatment plan includes what area of DSM the client would fall into. Case notes and psycho assessments are also a part of the treatment plan for clients. In order to fill out the case notes, clients are asked a series of questions that pertain to family, drug, and legal history. In the psycho assessment, clients are asked a series of yes/no questions in order to help create an aftercare and sobriety plan.
Compare your client’s situation to the theory. What parts were useful in thinking through your client’s situation? What parts of the theory did you actually use during your care, even though you weren’t acquainted with it while you were working with that client?
If Justin was my client, my first question would be addressing Justin more about is family history, the substance abuse history within his family, mental disorders that run in his family, and his past medication history. After confronting Justin about his medication history, I will ask him about his thoughts on his past medications and his present thoughts on medication he prefers to take. The counseling script would look like:
Client education is also a process by which clients are educated as to the course that alters health risks and behaviors associated with alcohol and other drug use and abuse primarily by abstinence but in some cases with medication to improve client health status. “Client education provides culturally relevant formal and informal education programs that raise awareness and support substance abuse prevention and the recovery process” TAP 21, competency 99 (www.samhsa.gov). Clients and family members are often unaware of the initial root cause (s) of the health impairment that led to or became the issue (s) (beyond presenting situation) of the impairment. Educating the client in a variety of forms is an essential part of the healing process and will aid in the overall wellness of the client. Some forms of client education are addressed in a class or group setting but can be significantly addressed in a one on one setting with a counselor however; the advantage of peer on peer feedback, or interaction is lost.
The with his counselor for his 1x1 session to discuss his treatment plan and how his getting along in the program. the client reported that he working on adjusting to the people and the program. the client is a mental health client , that was diagnosis with a Co-Occurring disorder , substance abuse and schizophrenia. The client has not reported as of yet ,hearing voice but was give a copy of his treatment plan to come up with strategies to manage his mental health Simpsons to develop an abstinence bases lifestyle and a relapse prevention plan . The client will identify 10 things he can do each day when he graduates to supported staying clean and sober, in addition he complete the first step to the
An intake interview is primarily an assessment tool designed to answer critical questions that will facilitate an understanding of a client’s current presentation and problems and allow for an initial formulation to be developed (Hughes & Byrne, 2009; Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, 2003). The central function of an intake interview is to gather necessary information from the client. It also serves as an opportunity to orientate the client to a potentially new situation as well as promote rapport within a collaborative relationship (Hughes & Byrne, 2009; Morrison, 2008). Types of intake interviews, factors affecting intake interviews
Nobody denies that every client and situation is unique, but there is a general layout out of a treatment plan that can be used thought out the facility to ensure success for the client. The first step in the treatment plan is to screen clients to determine if he/she meets the criteria of the facilities drug, or alcohol program. The facility will use the standard CAGE, of the Substance Abuse Subtitle Screening Inventory questioner as a screening tool. These two screening tools are consist of few questions and require only short answers to determine (American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2012). These tools are easy to use and can be done by any qualified staff according to the ASAM. If more through information is needed then the client will go under an assessment.
This intake form asks all the necessary questions to form a baseline for a social worker to get to know what type of issues the client is struggling with and whether there are immediate risk factors. The intake form is sufficient in asking appropriate questions for the following risk factors: suicidal tendencies, substance abuse, family history, personal history, current symptoms, and basic information on the client’s general life. The assessment is focused on addressing problem areas in the client’s life and gathering general data on the client’s daily routine.
I selected this project because I believe self-advocating is a very important process when it comes to ensuring that patients’ needs are met. Unfortunately, there are instances when some social workers are not sensitive to the needs of patients with a long history chemical dependency challenges. Sad, because at times, some young people not only have to deal with chemical dependency struggles, but the demands of life as well. As society forever increases in its intermixing of individuals from different social and ethnic groups, social workers must further increase their understanding of inter-group relationships and methods in which to help people who struggle with chemical dependency. Overall, completing this project was a positive experience. I had no major challenges. Surprisingly, I received an overwhelming amount of support from staff members in the partial hospitalization department with contacting and locating former chemical dependency patients. Lastly, the biggest lesson I learned was it’s ok to ask for help from your
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Intake forms, which are forms that generally ask detailed questions about the subject and subject’s history, are essential when a subject is being evaluated. For example, intake forms are required when becoming a new patient at a doctor’s office, when enrolling in a new school, or when applying for services. The information on the completed intake forms provide a starting point for the evaluator; it informs the evaluator of the subject’s history and present day status. Intake forms are pertinent to mental health facilities as it will inform the therapist or psychologist of the new client’s history, including but not limited to information about their medical history, educational background, family life, and overall development. This information
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