What was challenging about writing an intake interview summary? What information is missing that would have made this easier?

Client Interview

Overview:

After reading about your client, Sue, you will write up an intake summary. Using the

information provided in the Case Vignette, you will take on the role of the case manager

and prepare an intake summary. Additionally, you will identify questions that you would

ask during your interview.

Instructions:

• Part 1: Complete an Intake Summary template that includes important

information. Remember that this should be brief and include only the information

that is relevant to eligibility for services.

o Your summary will need to include:

▪ The client’s demographic information

▪ Sources of information for the intake interview

▪ Presenting problem

▪ Summary of background and social history related to the problem

▪ Previous contact with your agency

▪ Diagnostic summary statement

▪ Treatment recommendations

o Your intake summary will also need to include your name, the date of

contact, and the date of the summary. (Note: best practice suggests

submitting documentation within 48 hours of client contact).

• Part 2:

o After completing your intake summary, write a brief summary about the

experience.

▪ What was challenging about writing an intake interview summary?

▪ What information is missing that would have made this easier?

o Identify what questions you would include in order to identify Sue’s

strengths. Be sure to use proper APA format and include in-text citations

when discussing specific techniques or questionnaires that you may

suggest.

Client Interview

Requirements:

• Part 1: Your intake summary must be submitted using the provided template

attached to the assignment in Blackboard. You will see that the template includes

comments that provide insight and suggestions as to what information should be

included in each section.

• Part 2: Complete this part in a separate Word document.