Assignment
Directions:
Assume the role of a case manager and develop a description of a client in need of services who is entering your agency for the first time. Provide basic demographic information (including gender, ethnicity, and age), current need for services, brief family history, treatment history, and any other assessment information pertinent to the client's well-being.
Based on your client's initial information gathered in the description above, develop an interview outline listing the questions you will ask throughout the interview to (1) identify the problem, (2) establish problem severity, and (3) assess for strengths. Each area should include a minimum of 10 questions - both open and closed inquiries. Following the interview outline, develop a 200-400 word reflection on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them in order to best help the client. (150 points)
In your assignment you must:
• create a detailed client description
• develop an interview outline utilizing both open and closed questions under the following headings
o identifying the problem
o establishing problem severity
o assessing strengths
• questions should be original and developed based on your clients' needs
• reflect on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them
• support your ideas with evidence and examples from the text
Interview Outline Template
I. Problem Identification (minimum 10 questions)
II. Problem Severity (minimum 10 questions)
III. Strengths Assessment (minimum 10 questions)
Reflection (200-400 words)
• What personal biases might you experience in working with this client and how would you overcome them?
• What possible interview pitfalls may occur during your initial interview with the client and how can you avoid them?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.