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1 Multi-Disciplinary Team Description Katie Glover Capella University PSY6091 Group Counseling Fall 2023 Section 2 Dr. Richard Van Haveren

MDT GROUP PROPOSAL 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Multi-Disciplinary Team Description 4 Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership Style ………………………………………………………. Theoretical Approach ……………………………………………………………………………. Multi-Disciplinary Team Norms, Rules, & Guidelines ………………………………………….. Example of Consent Form ………………………………………………………………………. Multi-Disciplinary Team Sessions During Developmental Stages ……………………………… Successful Multi-Disciplinary Team ………………………………………………………………. References ………………………………………………………………………………………….

MDT GROUP PROPOSAL 3 Abstract A Multi-Disciplinary Team, within this discussion, is a team of professionals who specialize in different fields but are working together for a common goal. Within the MDT, there will be a collaboration of specialist who can assist the child(ren) and families to ensure the proper services and treatment are provided with the ultimate goal of family reunification. The MDT must understand that while the ultimate goal is to reunite the family, the best interest of the child(ren) is the number one focus. The family’s care, service plan, and treatment plan will be individualized to maintain proper care throughout the course of the case.

MDT GROUP PROPOSAL 4 Multi-Disciplinary Team Description Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) can be defined as group of individuals and professionals who work together to produce and/or deliver services for which they are mutually accountable. (Mohman SA, Cohen SG, Mohrman AM. Sr Designing Team Based Paganizations San Francisco: Jossey-Bass 1995). The shared goals of the team are made evident by mutual and cordial interactions by team members, and the roles of each professional in the team are mutually interdependent and accountable to enable achievement of set of goals. In an MDT, each team member implements a specialized part of a care plan, and the main aim of MDT is to collate a range of views on people’s care and to use optimally the knowledge and capabilities from many professionals and sectors. Multidisciplinary team approach makes use knowledge and expertise of professionals from different disciplines, with each discipline approaching the client from their own perspective. This approach often involves separate individual’s consultations. It is common for MDT to meet regularly, in the absence of the client to discuss about shared goals, findings, and discuss future directions for attainment of set goals. MDT provides more knowledge and experience than disciplines operating in isolation. The MDT task group will be formed for the best interest of the child(ren) after they have been taken into protective custody by a child protection specialist. When forming an MDT for the child group and other family members, it is important to understand the trauma the individuals within the family have experienced. This is an important factor as multiply individuals with specific specialties will be designed to assist in the ultimate goal of reuniting the family. The best interest of the child is not to have reunification, then the MDT will determine the best route for the child(ren). Task groups promote efficient and effective accomplishment of

MDT GROUP PROPOSAL 5 group task among people who are gathered to accomplish group task goals; the goal is not to change the individual but to help define what the best interest of the child. Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership Style The leader of the MDT must possess a multitude of skills. Important skills to have within the MDT will include: (1) active listening; (2) tone setting; (3) reflection; (4) clarification and questioning; (5) use of voice; (6) summarizing; (7) identification of allies; (8) encouragement and support; and (9) multicultural understanding (Jacobs et al., 2015). Active listening is an important skill a leader within the MDT must possess as it entails the leader must be listening to all aspects and professional’s views to ensure the best interest of the child (Jacobs et al., 2015). If the meeting is being conducted via ZOOM, this is especially important that the leader pick up on non-verbal cues and ensure all participants are listening to the professional who is currently presenting. Tone setting is another important aspect for a leader of the MDT to possess as with a group of professionals, the tone needs to be serious in nature. Members can end up frustrated or hold a grudge against another professional due to a previous MDT. Keeping all members in the MDT supportive, reminders of the formality, as well as the tasks each professional is to focus on will keep the tone and environment a professional and productive. Use of voice can also influence the tone and atmosphere of the professionals within the MDT. A leader must be aware of their tone patterns which can influence the professionals (Jacobs et al., 2015). The use of reflection is important as it reaffirms and expresses the important message that is being discussed back to all members so they can mirror on the content and feeling (Jacobs et al., 2015). Within reflection the leader can assist the members who are speaking as well as communicate to the other members the important message that is being addressed. The MDT

MDT GROUP PROPOSAL 6 professionals must be able to relate to what is being said and apply the message to their own professional aspect within the MDT to ensure the best interest of the child(ren). Clarification and questioning are an important skill for a leader to possess within the MDT. Clarification may be done for the benefit of the entire group as some of the content is complex. Some useful techniques that can be used would be questioning and restating what the professional is expressing (Jacobs et al., 2015). Clarification is an important aspect as some professionals can be vague and/or confusing which can make it difficult for others to understand. When members lose interest, their minds can start to wander (Jacobs et al., 2015). Summarizing what professionals are stating is important for MDT members as it can help tighten the focus of individuals which will allow the leader to stay on topic, or even more onto the next member (Jacobs et al., 2015). A brief summary after each professional presents as well as a summary at the end would allow all members to express the major points that were brought to the attention of the MDT. Identification of allies will assist the leader to useful skills that other professionals and members possess. Being able to rely on other professionals is a good way to handle disruptions with other members as well as helping maintain focus (Jacobs et al., 2015). When identifying allies, this can also help the leader be encouraging as well as providing support to other members as well as the child(ren) and family. Multicultural understanding of the child(ren) and family dynamic is important when leading the MDT. Most groups of made up of several multicultural backgrounds, therefore the importance of understanding as well as how a culture might affect the participation within the group is important to understand and address.

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