Identify and describe the three parts of the assessment phase.
- Why is documentation such an important piece of the helping process?
- How is the strengths-based approach used in the assessment phase? Provide an example.
- Why is motivational interviewing considered a valuable interviewing strategy?
- Compare structured and unstructured interviews. What are the pros and cons of each?
- What is the definition of confidentiality, and how does it relate to the assessment phase?
- When evaluating a client’s application for services, how does a case manager determine eligibility?
- Explain the concept of listening during the intake interview. Why is it important for an intake interview to be effective?
- What are the five methods of responding? Provide a brief example of each.
- Choose an interviewing pitfall. Why can the pitfall hurt the interview?
- How would you describe plan development? Why it is important? Provide a brief example.
- What challenges do new case managers have when trying to establish information and referral systems? How can they meet those challenges?
- What are the advantages of a case manager keeping a feedback log?
- Describe the halo effect. How can a case manager prevent this from occurring?
- What are the differences between an achievement test and an aptitude test?
- What is the importance of client input during the planning process?
- How can medical exams and medical consultations help a case manager provide services to a client?
- What are the five axes of the DSM-IV-TR®? Briefly describe each
- What are the advantages and limitations of a client’s social history report?
- What are the five models of mental illness? Provide a brief definition of each.
- What is the importance of a referral when coordinating services?
- How would you define resource selection? Provide an example of how resource selection might work for a client.
- To work effectively with other professionals, what skills does a case manager need?
- How would you define the roles of a broker and a mobilizer during the referral process?
- What is the importance of monitoring and reviewing services?
- How does a case manager evaluate client progress once services have been set into motion?
- How would you describe the four phases of behavior change? (pp. 206–208)
- According to the textbook, what are the three roles of a helping professional? Briefly explain how each is used.
- Why is feedback important when evaluating direct services? Provide an example of feedback.
- What are three strategies case managers can use to determine whether a client is ready to terminate services?