Computer Based Intake Assessment

The purpose of this paper is to critique a random mental health intake form found on the internet. For reference purposes, I have attached the mental health intake form at the end of this paper. The form asks basic questions but not all the necessary questions to accurately determine what the client’s presenting problems are because it lacks detailed household information, detailed employment information, or detailed school history questions. In addition, there no questions pertaining to interactions in the community or local area. In my humble opinion the form does not have enough relevant detailed questions. For example, there are no questions about the different types of addictions. The form does ask basic questions about education level,

Of the 51 questions relating to the client, each field reports basic demographic information about the client, the client’s parents if the referred individual is a minor, and other household members. While I do understand the need for each of the required fields coming from the

On December 23rd, 1954 an interview was taken place with a new client by the name of Andrew Laeddis. In order to assist Andrew with the highest patient care, a full detailed biopsychosocial assessment report has been processed on his behalf. This assessment consists of Andrew’s demographics, his presenting problem, any potential precipitating factors, social relationships, hobbies/activities, occupation/education status, medical history, legal status, and substance use/abuse. This will also include a brief statement of Andrew’s participation, personal values/attitudes, personal strengths, and diagnosis.

This adult intake form asks “What has led you to seek help at this time?” followed by four questions regarding past success, supports, strengths, and challenges (p. 1). I appreciate that this is an open-ended question as it will allow for the client to fill in whatever issues he/she has identified in his/her life. This question also allows the client to give multiple answers if he/she has several concerning factors to address.

Does the intake form ask all of the necessary questions to determine what the client’s presenting problem is? I think this form does an adequate asking what the presenting problem is by up front asking what the problems are that the individual is seeking help for and giving the client space to say in their own words what their problem is. I also like that after the open ended question of the presenting problem there is a checklist of symptoms for the client to prompt

I believe that the intake form reviewed all necessary questions needed to determine the client’s social and medical history to develop personalized goals for the client’s individualized treatment plan. I will begin to discuss the areas that the intake form reviews in order to obtain the necessary information to develop a treatment plan for the client.

Journey’s intake unit completes all initial assessment to assess client for different level of care and accurately assign them to the most appropriate unit. The different level of care ranged from intensive inpatient care unit to medication only. As a practicum student, I worked in the outpatient services unit. The assessment was completed via an online program with an intake staff and the client, usually a week or two before the first scheduled appointment with a clinician. Therefore, once a client is assigned to me, I have access to review their file. The assessment are usually completed in a brief model format, and as the clinician assigned to work with a client, I am expected to use the first two sessions of therapy

Presenting for treatment is a 39 year old single, Caucasian female born in Montreal, Canada. The client identifies as heterosexual with no children and no current intimate relationship. The client was recently released from a psychiatric residential treatment in the U.S. and referred for ongoing outpatient treatment by her doctor at the hospital. The client has a history of suicidal ideation, with her last attempt leading to her hospitalization. The client reported that both her parents died in a car accident when she was an infant. The client stated that she has a twin brother whom she did not meet until much later in life. The client reported being raised in a hyper-religious school in Quebec and it was there, the client stated,

2. Client is demonstrating phase of life problems and which is presenting as restlessness, anxiety, and loss of identity (un-fulfillment) due to his child pulling away from him as she enters school full time.

The form also includes history of substance use, trauma, relationships, occupation, education and caffeine intake which are all vital aspects of identifying a client’s presenting problem as well as getting to know the client. The form even asks about spiritual health which is another component of overall well-being. Therefore, the mental health intake form chosen asks all the necessary questions to determine what the client’s presenting problem is since it considers lifestyle, history, spirituality, relationships, etc.

The intake form asks the client to explain their presenting problem. “The presenting problem is important because it suggests areas to be explored in assessment” (Hepworth,

The client’s chief complaint is feeling stressed and overwhelmed from living with her mother. She has just moved in with her mother and new baby, while her husband is in another state attending a military training school. The client has expressed the feelings of being overwhelmed for the last one to five years. The client and her family have never gotten along, but now she is living with her mother who has a new boyfriend while still being married to the client’s father. The client is the older of two younger brothers’ feels and that she has never been understood or heard by her family. The client is irritable, anxious, hopeless, isolation, and guilt because she moved in with her mother to help with her new son, but her mother is not helping. The client may have unresolved conflicts with her family dynamics, which is influencing her thoughts and behaviors now. The client does not have the resolution for her past problems in the family dynamics, which is continuing the negative pattern she is experiencing today. The only way to help the client is to help the client in her self-awareness of these

2. Did the staff member explain the services that were going to be provided to the client?

Does it ask all of the necessary questions to determine what the client’s presenting problem is?

This Case study will discuss Louise (The Client) given that the emotional difficulty seems to have begun for Louise since adopting a new child (Peter) due to the death of her husband’s (Robert) sister, Furthermore, a gambling addiction has emerged. The question arises of how each psychological modality, theory or model could help Louise.