You are to complete a multidimensional assessment using the following generalist practiceframework based on an interview with a classmate who will act as the client for this assignment.As the social worker: Using your engagement, interviewing, and assessment knowledge andskills, interview the client in order to obtain the information necessary to complete yourAssessment. You will also need to consider how and when to administer the assigned MicroAssessment Tool.As the client: You may draw upon your own life circumstances in creating the client personaand presenting problem or you may choose to ‘create’ a client persona and presenting problem.Papers are to be 6 to 7 pages in length, excluding the Micro Assessment Tool and the Eco Mapand Genogram.Except for Identifying Information, Eco Map and Genogram, your assessment is to be writtenusing complete sentences. Please refer to and utilize the professional documentation skillsdiscussed in class.Please use the bolded headings in your paper to assist with organization.1. Micro Assessment (5 Points)A. Identifying InformationNameAgeGenderRace/Ethnic BackgroundMarital StatusCurrent EmploymentB. Client’s appearance, affect presentation, and body languageC. Additional Client InformationCultural/Spiritual Influences/PracticesPrior Mental Health History and/or DiagnosesPhysical HealthSubstance UseLegal/Financial Issues or ConcernsAdditional client information that you believe is pertinent
D. Micro Assessment ToolAdminister one micro assessment tool that you believe is appropriate to this client andsituation. Score the scale and briefly discuss the results and whether or not the resultssuggest a current or potential concern for the client. Include the completed scale withyour paper.2. Mezzo Assessment (4 Points)A. Social Support Systems: Affirming, Strained/Harmful, and/or Missing SocialSupportsB. GenogramComplete a Genogram for the client including a minimum of three generationsC. Eco MapComplete an Eco Map for the client3. Strengths Assessment (3 Points)Assess and discuss the client’s strengths. Categorize them using the seven categorieslisted on pages 186-189 of the text.4. Problem Description (4 Points)How is the problem defined by the client?What type(s) of problem is this (see text pages 189-191)What is the meaning or significance of the problem to the client?What are the client’s feelings about the problem and about asking for help?What is the duration of the problem? Previous occurrences? Precipitating factors?How has client dealt with this or similar problems in the past?Why has the client come for help now?What do you believe is/are the need(s) behind the problem?5. Social Worker Self-Assessment (2 Points)Discuss the assessment process. What pieces of the assessment were easiest or most difficultto complete? Why? What went well or not so well? What would you differently next time?What information do you wish you had asked the client but did not? Other thoughts aboutthe process?Writing Quality and Use of Professional Documentation Skills (2 Points)
