Directions 2 PARTS****
PART 1
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), the current need for services, brief family history, treatment history, and any other assessment information pertinent to the clients well-being.
Based on your clients 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 questionsboth open and closed inquiries.
PART 2 *****************
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.
YOUR Reflection (200400 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?
In Your Assignment You Must
create a detailed client description
an interview outline utilizing both open and closed questions under the following headings
identifying the problem
establishing problem severity
assessing strengths
( questions should be original and developed based on your clients need.s)
THEN reflect on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them
support your ideas with evidence and examples from the text
use APA style for all references and in-text citations
part 1 is the detailed client description and interview outline template
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part 2 is the reflection essay
Interview Outline Template
Problem Identification (minimum 10 questions)
Problem Severity (minimum 10 questions)
Strengths Assessment (minimum 10 questions)