Andrew Rider of Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Karen Hartman and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 11/9/16 I met Ms. Hartman at the office of Dr. McPherson. Ms. Hartman works at this medical office so she was already at work.…
• This Bio-psychosocial Assessment information provided by a personal interview at Terrell County Department of Family and Children Services with the client. All the information is based on the existing client; however fictitious dates, numbers, names, neighborhoods, and times are noted. This is information has been changed to maintain and uphold the standards of the NASW Code of Ethic of confidentiality and privacy of the client in this assessment. Client & Intern Confidentiality Consent Agreement Intern Student Barbara Roberts, in her SOWK 4472, Integrative Field Seminar class and a representative at Albany State University will maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of the client by changing names and the following information…
Clarice P. Jones Referral Information: Clarice Precious Jones was referred to me by Ms. Weiss at the welfare office. While Ms. Jones stated she would no longer be relying on welfare, Ms. Weiss felt it was important that Ms. Jones was set up with an opportunity for counseling and therapeutic services. She was referred to me because I offer very low cost services on a sliding scale in a facility that runs much like a clinic for mental health services. From Ms. Weiss’ referral information, I learned that Ms. Jones is an HIV positive, teenage mother of two who is struggling to find a way to support her children on her own while also being able to remain in her alternative school program at least until she can achieve her GED. During our first meeting I reviewed the Client-Counselor Service Agreement with Ms. Jones.…
The responsibility of a private practitioner is significant; therefore, it is crucial to maintaining precautions. Including, acquainting oneself with the ACA Code of Ethics, in addition to state and federal laws, awareness of ethics and regulations lessen the potential for legal liability (ACA, Code of Ethics, 2014). Complying with the state licensing board, and practicing within the counselors' scope of experience and training. Furthermore, by developing and maintaining the client's trust, and establishing strong professional boundaries, a healthy counselor-client relationship is preserved. Additionally, it is necessary that a counselor accurately records upon intake, a biopsychosocial assessment, to provide deeper insight into the needs…
All About the Therapist Mrs. Tanya Peet is the therapist this student chose to interview. She is a licensed social worker with a specialty in working with special education students. She primarily works with special education students who are emotionally impaired and struggle with their behavior. Mrs. Tanya Peet has been working at Flushing Middle School for a number of years.…
Rasheem A. Jennings, The two-fold tactic of having your disclosure statement signed in the waiting area, then going over the details in order to gain understanding is an excellent idea. My questions are about your emergency protocols. Currently, I am not a counselor, and by reading your passage, I draw that you have 10 years’ experience. Is the idea of on call, established where you work, or is this something you are available for?…
Ellen, a new patient in our agency's outpatient substance abuse program, has come to us with one of the most important challenges a recovering patient/mother can face on her road to recovery. This unique individual has had the proverbial deck stacked against her throughout life. By no means has her path been orthodox as we know of the many unique challenges she has faced from growing up in a broken family to becoming a single mom that has faced physical and psychological adversity at every corner. We sincerely hope to aid Ellen in achieving her goals of which include becoming the mother she always wanted to be for her child, whom she has the opportunity to regain custody of with the help of our agency.…
I talked to her about my struggles with depression and anxiety. I talked to her about everything. Surprisingly, Ms.Lori understood me. She was able to relate to me and advise me to start going to tutoring sessions she offered after school. She was able to do something for me that no one has ever done for me before, which was reassuring me that struggling was okay.…
Confidentiality and being HIPPA compliant is always a legal concern for me as a therapist. Conversing with her drug counselor about Carry’s progress and goals is limited, I only share bare minimum. Carry told me recently in session, she was not honest about a situation, because she did not want me to disclose to her drug counselor. I reassured her; I only share what is needed as a cohesive team and betterment of her. Ethical Issues At my placement in the substance abuse treatment field, I am constantly faced with ethical dilemmas on an individual level.…
Setting Mental Health Agency- Rehabilitation Service For my informed consent I decided to pick a mental health agency that is primarily focused on rehabilitation services in the behavioral health system. The setting for this agency runs along an outpatient facility acquiring young and old adults, who need assistance and or treatment for mental and substance abuse disorders. The primary function of the rehabilitation service is to maintain health of the individuals along with additionally providing environmental health services, and preventive medical services, in certain instances. An informed consent will be enforced for each individual patient who wishes to use the facility, in effort to create a pure understanding of the rehabilitation…
There is a need to dispel pejorative myths of clinical work with African Americans (Boyd-Franklin, 2003). African Americans make up approximately 13.3% of America (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2015). Moreover, in the United States, African Americans make up a distinct cultural group, in which there is an aggregate of diversity. Characteristics such as, socioeconomic status, level of education, religious affiliation, acculturation, and geographical origins, should collectively be considered in any discussion with black individuals so as to avoid stereotyping (Boyd-Franklin, 2003). Additionally, intricacies of African Americans with respect to skin color (dark skinned versus light skinned) are repeatedly ignored but need to be recognized.…
Clinical Treatment and Assessment Planning Intake 1 Marissa, a 17-year-old female was encouraged by her grandmother to seek professional therapeutic help. In meeting with Marissa on October 29, 2015, the therapist observed obvious discontentment in coming to the session. Marissa reported having a conflicted relationship with her grandmother, who is her sole caregiver. The patient also reported a recent change in her social network at school; where she once had close friendships with peers whom she grew up with, her current network includes peers with different interests. Marissa’s stated that her old friends are ‘lame,’ and she feels she is better understood by her current network of friends.…
Background Information: M. A. G. is a 27-year-old Latino female student who is pursuing her second Master’s degree in School Counseling. While earning her Master’s degree, M. A. G. was living in Texas. Now, she is attending Fresno State, living at home with her parents, and is a substitute teacher who works with at-risk youths. She disclosed that her parents are Mexican Americans who divorced when she was four-years-old. Growing up, she identified herself as a Hispanic woman, however, after exploring and gaining a better understanding of the term “Hispanic”, she now identifies herself as Latino after moving to Texas.…
As a future counselor, it is essential to conduct an ethical autobiography to enhance ones profession in the mental health field. There are three contributing factors that make up my ethical autobiography, which include my influences, experiences, and legal issues involving counseling. My family members and professionals, who surrounded me as I developed into the person I am today, formed my moral and ethical development. The experiences I have encountered over the years through my education and profession have contributed to my personal and professional development. Legal and ethical issues regarding counseling have an immense impact on my ethical autobiography.…
Self-Help Assignment Reflection Paper Meeting Information The experiences that I attained from attending two dissimilar self-help meetings were beneficial and applicable to my role as a future social worker. It is imperative to have a strong sense of self and engage in opportunities that encourage personal reflection especially when working in the helping profession. This occasion allowed me to explore my thoughts and feelings and reflect on the impact that these meetings had on me personally and professionally.…