Client Description and Intake Interview

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 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

create a detailed client description

develop 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’ needs

reflect on possible personal biases and interview pitfalls you may experience and how you would overcome them

support your ideas with evidence and examples

use APA style for all references and in-text citations

Interview Outline Template

Problem Identification (minimum 10 questions)

Problem Severity (minimum 10 questions)

Strengths Assessment (minimum 10 questions)

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?

USE AT LEAST 900 WORDS