Case Study: Licensed Social Worker

The social worker’s agency required her to do a treatment plan for Christine’s intervention. The treatment plan covers eight areas in Christine’s life: family, medical, behavior, psychological, social, education, recreation, and independent living skills. Each area includes a progress update, strengths, goals, and tasks to achieve the goals.The treatment team determined that Christine was struggling the most in the behavioral aspect of her life, so the social worker focused the majority of her time on that section. The social worker had previously advocated for Christine in the treatment plan meeting by emphasizing Christine’s strengths and encouraging the foster parents to support the behavioral goals, objectives, and tasks Christine choose.

This essay will identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention, offering explanations as to why these particular methods were used. Before closing, the essay will review any issues of discrimination with a reflection of the

Kris is a 65 year old white female. She is currently an entrepreneur and also the manager to five of her children. Kris has a convenient lifestyle. She has a house and gets frequent visits from her children, kimberly (age 34), khloe (age 32), kourtney (36), Rob (age 29), Kendall (age 20), and Kylie (age 19).

Ms. Apple is a 45 year old African American woman who has been a widow for about 4 years. Ms. Apple has three children, whose ages range from 5-12 years old. Ms. Apple has been struggling to keep her family afloat since the death of her husband. Ms. Apple convinced herself that she would not require the extra assistance. However, she realized in attempting to provide alone has not only become very strenuous, but also quite costly. Expenses have become overwhelming for Ms. Apple to maintain, since her husband took care of the finances and was the breadwinner for the family. Ms. Apple has minimal education as she is able to read and write at grade school level. Ms. Apple also has never been employed as she was a home maker. At this

At the beginning of the session, the social worker went over the terms of a contract. The social worker explained the purpose of a contract is when an agreement is eventually put into writing, then the statement is more likely to be a term of the contract. Social worker continued to explain a contract means that each of the parties is obligated, or required to perform a duty under the contract. Social worker continued to explain the contract that will be presented today will contain five goals and five treatment objectives. Social worker stated the contract will also include the worker name, family name, date of initial intake, date of treatment plan, day/time of sessions, anticipated number of sessions and method of payment. Social worker

The parties involved in the case were all knowledgeable about the responsibility of a social worker. Since the two ladies are social workers and Celia being an intern social worker student; they are all aware of the NASW code of ethics they should be following with their patients and at their worksite. When Celia overheard the nurses talking to the patients with disrespect, she reported the matter to her supervisor. Sadly, this type of disrespect to the patients happen two more times, and no one addressed to the nurse staff.

Trust informed that a nurse worker from the hospital accompany Corey to his last Friday assessment, his name is DJ and stated that information provided was not clear. As requested the writer provided a brief summary of Corey's housing needs, mental Illness and drug addiction. Trudy was glad to hear that Corey has been referred to PARc / Dandenong as this will provide extra time for a Housing Worker to support Corey to find a sharing accommodation. Trudy stated that according to Corey' income this is the only choice Corey had to find a place to live.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am writing to apply for the Case Manager Supervisor’s position, in the Rapid Re-Housing Department at Bronx Works. After researching your organization and reading Bronx Works’ Mission and Value Statements, and discovering your commitment to helping individuals and families, improve their economic and social well-being in their community with dignity and respect. I believe that I am a good fit for the position.

John, age three illustrates tremors and cries uncontrollable. John look as if he is not speaking as he should for his age. His vocabulary is very limited as if he is behind for his age. He is at this time not walking on the level that he should be. John lived with both of his biological parents. In addition, John has not had much structure in his life because he did not have many rules to abide by. Due to the lack of structure, John did not have a set routine of what time to go to bed and he could wonder the house freely. John’s father has had several job. In addition, John’s father also stays out late at night, selling drugs and manufacturing methamphetamines within the home. Even though John’s father sold drugs, there is no reports on him using drugs. In addition, manufacturing drugs in the home may have lead John to be exposed to drugs, which can have an effect on the child’s development. Due to Johns father’s actions, he was arrested leaving John not having a father figure in his life.

Once upon a time, on 2010, there was a 17 year old named John who was a very creative guy. He was in San Pedro school, in 11th grade, and he was one of the best students because he had good grades, great friends and he knew how to play the guitar. He used his gift from God to make some concerts to collect money, so he could use that money to buy clothes, food and toys for the poor people.

Mark is looking for a part time job around 20 hours a week, with $16 per hour pay. He is available to work Monday through Friday from 4pm-10pm, anytime on Saturdays, and two Sundays a month from 9am-2pm. Mark came neatly dressed, but not dressed for an interview.

“ CP is trying really hard . She is stuggling because she belives that she only needs residential treatment for 90 days. Her case worker has spoken to her CPS worker and has agreed that the treatment program should decied her lenth of stay in treatment based on her needs. CP 7y is currently having issues with the foster care placement and this is triggering for her. The client struggles with impose control in groups. She likes to share a lot in groups. The treatment team is working with her to creat a more individualized treatment program for her . This plan would give her more one on one tme with her individual case manager to process her feelings.

SC met with Stephen, his father Stephen Sr. and his Uncle Brian. Stephen resides with his father and mother. The family is moving in July and state they are staying in Henrico but have not secured a location. Brian states that his address is more stable and we can use for mailings. Stephen is highly independent but is looking for assistance with independent living, employment services and vocational services. He enjoys working on cars and would love to make a career out of his passions. He has had some vocational training in automotive.

In the session, OT will facilitate and engage Jessie in an art making group with other young girls who are going through what Jessie is experiencing. The session will be held at Jessie’s place and it will last for an hour depending on Jessie and other girls’ fatigue level. If they feel tired, the session can be ended earlier.

On a hailstorm Saturday night, my manager called and asked me if I could train the new girl on her first shift from twelve a.m to eight a.m. As I was leaving my house, I saw the wind hugging the trees aggressively. The rain was so intense as it poured down endlessly. Entering the office of The Parking Spot, Zarah was hyperventilating because she didn’t know how to checkout a customer who was complaining. In the register area, I explained to Zarah how to provide customer service and how to check them out accordingly: enter their ticket in the validation machine, apply the discounts, and insert method of payment. Then, a red hair woman was furious about Zarah not knowing how to do her job. She told Zarah and I that we shouldn’t work