Working Alliance is of utmost importance between the youth service and Megan (Thompson, Bender, Lantry, & Flynn, 2007). In a complex social service system, the role of interagency collaboration for Megan’s case management cannot be highlighted enough (O’Reilly et al., 2013). Megan’s co-morbid problems are interrelated and need to be addressed concurrently. The caseworker will face a number of challenges and organisational barriers when attempting to collaborate with other services to address Megan’s needs holistically (Beadle, 2009).
Short-Term recommendations
A therapeutic relationship with the case manager and agency collectively.
Health examination to determine if she is pregnant.
Optimal contraceptive use.
A comprehensive mental health screening: including PTSD, suicide and depression assessment.
To read the contents of the letter from DHS to determine the details.
Substance abuse assessment [CRAFTT questions].
Long-Term recommendations
Psychotherapy to address her psychosocial needs.
Identity and self image need lots of work through training and workshops.
An essential component in building resilience is through education and vocational recovery.
Harm minimisation approach: substance abuse and alcohol.
Increased use of services to benefit parenting capacity, reduce social isolation …show more content…
Statistics show prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents rises to 19% among the 13-17 year olds and increases again to 27% among young adults aged 18-24 (cited in McGorry, Purcell, Hickie, & Jorm, 2007). This cohort is vulnerable and exhaustive research points towards early intervention as key to addressing their needs. A number of studies have explored the needs of young people, including high-risk youth (Resnick et al., 1997). Recommendations include being non-judgemental, youth friendly, confidential, respectful (Clark,
Short-Term recommendations
A therapeutic relationship with the case manager and agency collectively.
Health examination to determine if she is pregnant.
Optimal contraceptive use.
A comprehensive mental health screening: including PTSD, suicide and depression assessment.
To read the contents of the letter from DHS to determine the details.
Substance abuse assessment [CRAFTT questions].
Long-Term recommendations
Psychotherapy to address her psychosocial needs.
Identity and self image need lots of work through training and workshops.
An essential component in building resilience is through education and vocational recovery.
Harm minimisation approach: substance abuse and alcohol.
Increased use of services to benefit parenting capacity, reduce social isolation …show more content…
Statistics show prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents rises to 19% among the 13-17 year olds and increases again to 27% among young adults aged 18-24 (cited in McGorry, Purcell, Hickie, & Jorm, 2007). This cohort is vulnerable and exhaustive research points towards early intervention as key to addressing their needs. A number of studies have explored the needs of young people, including high-risk youth (Resnick et al., 1997). Recommendations include being non-judgemental, youth friendly, confidential, respectful (Clark,