The purpose of this organizational assessment paper is to provide a clear unbiased analysis of my place of employment. I began my employment at the Human Behavioral Institute (HBI) in Las Vegas under the supervision of Dr. Marie Cid and Dr. Anis Abi-Karam on August 17, 2009. To date I have averaged approximately thirty-two hours per week of face-to-face contact with clients.
1. Assess the Organization’s Programs and Services
a. What programs and services are offered? What populations are served by the agency/organization?
I have been exposed to numerous areas including individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and clinical report writing. I have also been exposed to several specialized areas including geriatrics, substance
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b. Are service goals and objectives based on empirical research? If so, describe/discuss. If not, discuss what possible issues this may present.
Yes, treatment plans are progressive and clients receive services in multiple formats based on the client need. For example, a client may receive individual therapy and homebased services as needed.
c. Are the services consistent with the goals and objectives of the program?
Yes, this organization is a full service behavioral health service agency, but also an accredited utilization management company as well. The purpose of this organization is to manage and provide clinical mental health services to clients throughout the state of Nevada. HBI’s goal is to provide direct clinical services in the two major metropolitan areas in the state, Las Vegas, and Reno. However, the utilization management portion of the agency provides services throughout the state in its direct management of the psychiatric health services for the HPN smart choice Medicaid program. The overall objectives and goal of the company are to provide clinically and cost effective mental health services.
d. Are workload expectations reasonable given expectations for achievement with each client and within each service and program?
Yes, the Utilization Management department is an administrative service that supervises a network of hundreds of providers throughout the state. Providers must
A clinical assessment is then conducted for treatment needs. Different treatment plans are made for each client. Individualized treatment plans are used to make referrals and they are updated periodically.”
1. When clients are referred to your organization, what process or procedure is followed to assess your client (such as psychological, social, medical, et cetera)?
The treatment planning process helps the client select the level and intensity of treatment that works best for them. When planning treatment the counsellor can consider preferences and the services available. The treatment plan may change over time but it provides a focus for ongoing support. The treatment plan comprises of two main functions, it allows for a negotiation between the client and assessor for specific interventions to address the identified problems as well as allows them to develop a
1) Describe two ways of finding out about the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual using the service.
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