Thomas Beam Psych 40, Professor G. Valentine Exam #3 December 6, 2023 Exam #3 (each question is worth 10points) 1. List 5 elements of a Social History. a. Family of origin b. Birth and childhood c. Marriages and significant relationships d. Current living arrangements e. Employment history 2. What are you trying to observe when conducting an MSE? a. How the person communicates verbally and non-verbally, and how the person behaves. Also, the content of the communication, what the person tells you, and how the person tells it. 3. What does P.I.E stand for? a. P: “Problem”. Include the presenting problem and focus on issues that bring the client to therapy. In addition, this section may consist of relevant mental health diagnoses. b. I: “Intervention”. The counselor provides interventions to help the client alleviate the problems they came to therapy for. Interventions involve any action the counselor takes to help the client with their situation. c. E: “Evaluation”. This section focuses on whether the client was responsive and open to the interventions of the counselor. This part of the PIE note may also include areas for further monitoring or may discuss the next steps of the counselor or client. 4. What is the purpose of a treatment planning conference? a. The purpose of a treatment planning conference in mental health is to help patients achieve their therapeutic goals. Once the screening and comprehensive assessment data are collected, the treatment team can begin working on a treatment plan. These plans are typically developed during interdisciplinary case conferences, which are held regularly by addiction and mental health teams. These conferences focus on recovery-oriented care and individual strengths using a collaborative, person-centered approach. 5. What are the 4 steps to responding to a crisis? a. Respond immediately. b. Construct the best course of action under the present circumstances. c. Listen to the person. d. Help the person to begin to look ahead. 1 Thomas Beam Psych 40, Professor G. Valentine Exam #3 December 6, 2023 6. What is the difference between a goal and objective? a. Goals are the outcomes you intend to achieve, whereas objectives are the specific actions and measurable steps that you need to take to achieve a goal. Goals and objectives work in tandem to achieve success. If you create goals without clear objectives, you run the risk of not accomplishing your goals. 7. List 3 reasons to close a case? a. The individual and case manager agree the individual is ready to move on. b. The individual dies or moves away. c. The individual no longer wants the service. 8. Why is monitoring a case important? a. Monitoring is important for several reasons. It is usually required to document that you have monitored your cases in order for your agency to be reimbursed for your time. These funding organizations recognize that careful monitoring increases the likelihood of the individual receiving the requested service. Additionally, regular contact with your clients provides them with reassurance and support. Monitoring allows you to check if the services provided by the provider agency are addressing the goals you and your client developed. When done on a regular basis, monitoring allows you to identify and address problems early, preventing crises. This way, a case manager can take steps to prevent costly hospitalization or relapse. 9. List 5 elements in a discharge summary. a. Diagnosis on Admission b. Reason for Discharge c. Presenting Problem d. Goals e. Impressions and recommendations 10. How do you think the Pandemic impacted clients needing Case Management services? How do you think it will impact clients in the future? a. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of people worldwide. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, the pandemic has led to an increase in demand for treatment of anxiety and depression compared to last year. Many psychologists have reported increased workloads and longer waitlists than before the pandemic. The pandemic has also led to a switch to telehealth for many psychologists, with virtually all clinical psychologists continuing to provide at least some services remotely. b. It is difficult to predict how the pandemic will impact clients in the future. However, the pandemic has resulted in the largest mental health backlog in NHS history, with at least 1.4 million people waiting for treatment. The pandemic has intensified the need 2 Thomas Beam Psych 40, Professor G. Valentine Exam #3 December 6, 2023 for innovation in the mental health profession. The future of mental health case management will likely involve a balance between telehealth and in-person care, with an emphasis on innovation and technology. 3
