Reference no: EM132179818
Question: Directions: Assume the role of a case manager and develop a description of a client in need of services who is entering your agency for the first time. Provide basic demographic information (including gender, ethnicity, and age), current need for services, brief family history, treatment history, and any other assessment information pertinent to the client's well-being.
Based on your client's initial information gathered in the description above, develop an interview outline listing the questions you will ask throughout the interview to (1) identify the problem, (2) establish problem severity, and (3) assess for strengths. Each area should include a minimum of 10 questions - both open and closed inquiries. Following the interview outline, develop a 200-400 word reflection on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them in order to best help the client.
In your assignment you must: 1. create a detailed client description
2. develop an interview outline utilizing both open and closed questions under the following headings
• identifying the problem
• establishing problem severity
• assessing strengths
3. questions should be original and developed based on your clients' needs
4. reflect on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them
5. support your ideas with evidence and examples from the text
6. use APA style for all references and in-text citations
Interview Outline Template
I. Problem Identification (minimum 10 questions)
II. Problem Severity (minimum 10 questions)
III. Strengths Assessment (minimum 10 questions)
Submission: Post the assignment using the Module 4 Assignment: Client Intake Interview link above. Use the "Browse My Computer" button in the Attach File area to attach your document. Be sure to complete your submission by choosing the "Submit" button at the bottom of the screen.
Reflection (200-400 words)
• What personal biases might you experience in working with this client and how would you overcome them?
• What possible interview pitfalls may occur during your initial interview with the client and how can you avoid them?