Social workers must know how to analyze clients in order to prepare a service or treatment plan. This assignment will help you learn this skill.
Read the explanation of the planning process in the textbook assigned readings.
Next, read the provided case study about a client.
Case Study:
Emily (age 34) has come into the agency for help with anger management at work. Her boss has asked her to get help as part of the Course of Action Plan (CAP) policy in the department. Emily has 8 weeks to provide proof to her manager that she is working on goals to better manage anger at work.
Imagine you are Emily’s social worker assigned to help her set attainable goals and objectives to meet her overall goal of managing her anger. You must develop a service/treatment plan with Emily that will help her meet her overall goal.
Part One: Service/Treatment Plan
You must develop a service/treatment plan for Emily that will help her meet her overall goal. For part one, use the attached Service/Treatment Plan Template to complete a service/treatment plan to use for working with Emily.
It is a best practice for service/treatment plans to be written in SMART format. Using SMART format provides a structured and systematic approach to goal setting and planning, ensuring that the goals and objectives of the plan are clear, achievable, and measurable. The SMART format is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. By using the SMART format in a social work service/treatment plan, social workers and clients can collaboratively set clear and meaningful goals that are more likely to be achieved. This approach promotes transparency, accountability, and effective communication between all parties involved in the service plan, ultimately increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes for the client.
Part Two: Explanation
Within the treatment plan template, be sure to complete the explanation section in part two.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment is aligned to the following Social Work Competency:
7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Reference: Gasker, J. (2023). Generalist social work practice (2nd ed). SAGE Publishing. ISBN-13: 9781071831397
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