Social Work accessments

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I need help completing an assessment for a client.

Assignment Goal
A critical part of social work practice is to effectively communicate client information in a non-judgmental and balanced way. This assignment is designed to help students to understand how to gather client information and present it in a professional manner.

Assignment Description
At the beginning of the semester, students should discuss with their field supervisor the requirements of this assignment, as it requires that students be able to interview a client at their field placements to gather the information listed below. If after discussing the assignment with his/her supervisor a student is unable to conduct an interview with a client at his/her placement, the student should immediately contact his/her 605 instructor for a potential alternative option.

This assignment is part of a two-part assignment. In this first part, students are to interview a client and then summarize the required information. Students to attempt to use non-judgmental language, present facts only, avoid colloquial language, provide quotation marks when appropriate to indicate the client's words, and identify the source of the information (e.g. according to the client; according to client records; the client's parents stated). The paper should be no longer than 10 pages not including the title and reference pages, and should integrate at least two readings from the course.

Components to be included in the Psychosocial Assessment (10 pages): Part I

  • Agency context
    • Describe briefly the purpose and mission of the agency
    • What types of services are provided
    • What is the primary client population served by the agency
  • Referral Information
    • How did the client(s) come to be at this agency?
    • Is the client self-referred, involuntary, or some of each? What does the client say about being there?
    • What is the purpose of the referral?
  • Client information (brief introduction)
    • Identifying information including: age, gender identity, marital and/or partner status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, social class, income source(s), children, health status, spiritual affiliation.
    • Provide a brief physical description.
  • Client issue and brief history of the issue
    • What is the primary issue that brought the client to the agency?
    • How does the client view her/his concerns/issues? How do other people, i.e. family friends, agency, you or any other relevant individuals view the concerns/issues?
    • When did these concerns/issues begin?
    • How has the client dealt with these concerns/issues in the past?
    • What would the client most want help with?
  • Client data
    • Developmental history (Relevant childhood and family or origin information)
    • Medical history (medical concerns - past or present)
    • Mental health history (past history and other relevant issues, incl. substance use)
    • Educational history (i.e. level of education, significant info about schooling)
    • Social history (i.e. friendships, social connections, partnership histories)
    • Substance use history past and present
    • Spirituality/Religion
    • Employment history (past and present)
    • Military history (note if served or not and if so, any significant related information)
    • Legal history (i.e. arrests, incarceration history)
    • Family information:
      • life cycle stage
      • vertical and horizontal stressors
      • Include a genogram
    • Environmental context:
      • Ecomap
      • Environmental assets/stressors (i.e. neighborhood, housing, class status, access to services, membership in privileged or marginalized groups)
    • Strengths/resilience/protective factors
    • Unique qualities
      • Culture and diversity identity


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The student has demonstrated the following: Answered each question thoroughly and completely following the description described in the assignment above for each of the required sections: Agency context Referral information Client information Client issue and brief history of the issue Client data Included at least two readings from course materials Followed APA formatting rules, including general formatting and references (in text and reference page) Written a paper that is professional with no written errors, typos, or grammatical errors Total Score Points 10 10 10 20 30 5 5 10 100
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Running head: COMMUNICATING CLIENT INFORMATION

Communicating Client Information

Name

Institution

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COMMUNICATING CLIENT INFORMATION

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Purpose and Mission of the Agency
The XYZ Mental Health Services Incorporation is an agency that offers mental health
training and assistance to people aiding stabilize the society by educating and reinforcing
abilities, noting and utilizing society resources, assisting in managing and administering
medicine and assessing the mental and body health.
Services Provided By the Agency
The agency participates in skill enhancement programs which include:
Educating on Home Maintenance and Laundering
The agency encourages and teaches its patients on the best ways of maintaining
cleanliness and carrying out their chore while undergoing their medications and mental health
programs (Abuse, 1996). Home maintenance training is essential since most of the patients may
choose to ignore their duties at home which can be viewed as irresponsible. Provision of the
benefits of cleanliness will enable them to be careful and active which will be a distraction from
their illness.
Cost Management
The agency also aims to equip their patients by educating them on financial management.
They encourage the patients to minimize their spending and instead maximize their savings. The
patients will thus be able to reduce their liabilities and thus prevent anxiety. Agencies help the
clients feel they have appreciated and that they can air their problems without being
discriminated.

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Educating On Hygienic Living and Nutritional Feeding
The agency also focuses on the body health of their patients by encouraging healthy
feeding. Healthy feeding alleviates depression and improves on body posture which in turn
enhances the individual’s morale (Abuse, 1996).
Offers Stress Management Programs and Administration of Medications
The agency provides counseling programs for its patients. It also monitors the
administration of medicine to the patients ensuring the right types and amounts are taken. They
ensure the patients are on the right track to recovery and healthy living. Keeping track of the
patients is essential since medical practitioners will be able to identify the new developments in
their patients.
Enhance Integration among Stakeholders
People who have interests for assessments on other services are always recommended to
communicate with their service providers to debate suitability for a referral.
Primary Client Population Served By the Agency
The agency renders its services in the people's areas of residence and the society at large.
It encourages communication among all stakeholders for discussions on suitability for a referral.
The agency server those individuals with mental health issues, depression and anxiety
How Ms. Jennings Came To Be At the Agency
Ms. Jennifer has been suffering for long with depression and mental health issues. She
has had a past treatment history involving medications and continuous assessments to check her
condition. Ms. Jennings anxiety has led to the social break down and lack of motivation. Despite
her well-paying job, she has had difficulties balancing between her incomes and expenditure.
The anxiety has also led to changes in her sleep patterns. Ms. Jennings came to the facility in

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search of mental health services and well-being. She seeks to improve and live a happy life
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