Intake Interview Reflection

Constant assessment of the clients’ problems and cognitions is very important in evaluating if techniques are being effective. Often in the beginning there is an extensive interview process that can last several hours. This interview gives the therapist insight into the client’s past, what the current problems are, and client goals. The interview will allow the therapist to set up a structured plan for how the therapy will proceed.

When conducting an interview I carefully read the contact with other. I knew I was interviewing someone from a different culture so I had to understand the ethnic community she was from which was Hispanic. I also was very focused on the professional self-disclosure because we were talking about a lot of personal things. I tried to humanize our relationship before I asked tough questions, this helps to create a sense of bonding. I was also very careful of my communication style, I always wanted to ask her questions in a positive manner and I was always actively listening to her responses.

This particular mental health intake form contains seven pages of questions concerning the client’s current mental health status and past mental health status, as well as addresses medical history and social environment. The form appears to completely cover the client’s medical and mental health history, as well as gathers pertinent information about the client’s family history. However, there seems to be a lack of questions regarding the client’s environment. For example, there are no questions concerning the client’s living situation.

This intake packet is lengthy. I do believe it would be beneficial to the client if there were not so many questions. People coming in for services already have concerns or issues they are trying to work through. Many times, clients feel overwhelmed or anxious about beginning mental health services. This intake form, with all its questions and nine pages, may contribute to increased anxiety or be overwhelming for people. The questions are

The intake assessment is where the case manager get to know the client and what problems does it have you can also it can also help as a guide to start the treatment plan which is very important this help the client look at the possibilities that their goals are being taken care of. As a case manager you will have to give that little extra push or extra confident that they have lost in the past time. As a case worker you have to maintain that resiliently mood with the client and that is where the treatment plan comes in. In this dissertation will be discussing the treatment plan for the follow up client which is Belinda. Also what strategies can a

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

There are some questions within the intake form that can be difficult for the client to follow, as they are heavy with regards to medical terminology. When seeking information regarding substance abuse issues the intake form outlines the medical term for the different types of substances a client can be utilizing potentially making it difficult for the client to determine the types of substances that the client has chosen to utilize. Otherwise, the remainder of the form appears to be written in a way that can be understood among different reading levels.

All clinical interviewing is embedded in a system of values and beliefs that shape the clinical work we do (Dillion, 2003).When adapting to the world we all become familiar with what we believe in and value as a person. These keynotes, determine who we are as an individual. When considering

Overall, the intake form has some very key components. However, there are a few questions that could be added to obtain clarity and a more comprehensive overview of the client’s presenting problem and background. “The presenting problem and the exploration that follows usually identify key individuals, groups, or organizations that are participants in the client’s difficulties” (Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, & Strom-Gottfried, 2013, p. 201). Specific information about the frequency, location, reaction, and duration of the presenting problem should be added to the intake

When a therapist first meets with a new client it’s necessary to establish several things in order to know whether they can work together. These include background and personal circumstances of the client, previous experiences (if any) of therapy, medical and psychiatric history and very importantly, why they are seeking therapy.

The client presented as well groomed. The client was in a happy mood aeb reporting that she was happy because she feels that she did everything that allows her to tier up this week. The client reported that she wants to see if she has any sign of relapsing during her daily life, and ask friends and the family members if they see that she on the point to relapse, and also if she discovers that her coping skills are not working well. The client stated, “I used to talk to my support system and that helped me a lot to prevent me from relapse.” The client discussed the people, the things, and the places that could be triggered her such as the places that could remind her with the traumas like Mexico, and the people that they are not helping her

Intake processing is a term used in this organization, it is defined as an application. When a client calls or come into the program requesting service, Project touch begin the intake processes. The intake is use to identify what the client is seeking, and what resources we can provide them with. Some of the questions asked with the intake processing includes: are they employed, are they married, do they have children, do they own a vehicle, and how long they been homeless to name a few. It is very important that we ask has the client been seen for any mental illnesses, and do they struggle from or have ever struggled with alcohol or substance abuse. It is very important to identify the needs and demographics of the client. We ask many questions as possible. Once homeliness been determine, a location has to be establish. Then the process begins. Clients then go through a ten year background check. A drug screen is completed before shelter has been

I believe that this particular intake form asks all of the necessary questions to determine what the client’s current problem or situation is. It begins with the individual’s personal information such as where they live, their date of birth, and primary physician. The next block immediate following that is the complaint section where the client is about to describe their problem including who their previous therapist was (if they had one) and aggravating and relieving factors that play into the problem. The next section gives the patient the opportunity to check off any current symptoms that they might be experiencing. Next comes the medical history of the patient, followed by the family history which ranges in questions from id the client

For this assignment, I decided to use the Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT) on my first client, hat was assigned to me. My client has been homeless since the end of September 2015, and suffers from depression and anxiety, with a history of passive suicidal thoughts. During our weekly sessions, my client likes to talk a lot, and has a habit of going off topic. My client does not indulge with any illegal substances, but only take his prescribed medication, Xanax. I chose to use the FIT with this particular client, because I believed this would give him and me the opportunity to explore more in-depth on my client’s depression and anxiety. For this intervention, I intern with homeless veterans who are diagnosed with a mental and/or substance

The client, Maria received a score of nineteen on her Alcohol Screening Questionnaire (AUDIT). Maria’s score can be interpreted as being in zone three which is considered harmful. The appropriate action for the aforementioned zone is a brief intervention or referral to specialized treatment. The intervention process is a procedure that is used to highlight how problematic alcohol use can be in one’s life. After the client and social worker’s realization of the frequency and seriousness of the patient’s alcohol use, it is advantageous to formulate a plan to lessen alcohol usage. Motivational Interviewing is a method that can be used in counseling sessions which encourages the client to become a motivated participator of change by identifying, exploring, and resolving he or she’s ambivalence towards their damaging behavior [PowerPoint Slides]. MI is collaborative and client-centered thus the patient can contribute to their planned change process. The process of MI involves appealing to, concentrating on, evoking, and lastly, planning with the patient. Subsequent steps of MI are reflection, summarization, and exploring inconsistencies [PowerPoint Slides]. Shifting gears,