Introduction to Case Management Final Project
Instructions
Your final paper must be a well written essay as follows:
-no less than 3 pages in length, no more than 5
-written in APA style.
-You will probably have very few references however if you do use references, including the course textbook, it must be in an APA format.
-Additionally, you must use in-text citations if you refer to the work of another author within the body of your paper.
-Your paper will be in two parts. The first part is an interview of a practicing case manager. The second part is the development of a service plan. You will have your choice of 1 of 2 case studies presented to you to complete the service plan. I will provide the format for the service plan and the case studies shortly.
Your paper should be presented in the following order:
Part I – Your interview with a case manager should include the following:
A definition of the agency the case manager is employed by. What types of services are provided? What is the type of case management that is available? What are the primary responsibilities of the case managers? What clients are typically serviced at this agency? How are services paid for? What is the length of time of the average case management service? What is a typical day of this case manager while at work? 1 – 2 pgs.
Part II – Service Plan
Introduction to your client
Service Plan – both goals and objectives must be documented in the service plan (1 page) At least three goals with supporting objectives is required. 1- 2 pgs.