Assignment 2: RA 1: Substance Abuse Intake Assessment
Using the module's readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research intake assessments. Select at least 3-4 scholarly resources from professional literature to reference in this assignment.
For this assignment, read the following scenario and conduct a Psychosocial Needs Assessment for the patient during an Intake Assessment.
Scenario
The Adult Probation Department has referred to your office a client, Sue, for an intake assessment.
Presenting Problem
Sue is a twenty-eight-year-old Haitian woman who has been addicted to crack cocaine. She has recently pled guilty to charges of possession, sale of an illicit substance, and of engaging in prostitution.
Click here to download and review the case history for Sue.
Tasks:
Your task is to complete Sue's intake assessment on the template provided. Focusing on the last two sections of the template (Needs Assessment and Intake Review), provide a thorough summary and recommendations for Sue's treatment. Make sure to include research to support diagnostic considerations and treatment recommendations.
Keep in mind that this intake assessment will be included in Sue's medical record. Thus, make sure you write thoroughly to express all ideas completely in your support of the diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations. About two paragraphs per section. The work must have at least 3-4 resources from scholarly, professional literature and relevant resources.