HCS 250 Week 1 Assignment

I: CM guided client through ISP goals. CM inquired about updates related to the client’s housing goals. CM used open ended questions to inquired about the client most recent drug use. CM reminded client that starting Monday the 2nd he would have to meet with CCM for weekly case management going forward. CM continued to assess for PTSD symptoms, substance abuse, and medication compliance.

Claire: 33 year old female lives with sister and second cousin. client was terminated from last job for

Mental Health Update and Substance Abuse: Client has been diagnosed with clinical depression and she was referred to Woodhull Mental Counseling to address her depression. Client initial assessment is scheduled for 8/25/2015.

On Tuesday March 8th, 2016 Case Conference with Resident Ebony Rice #325 has been conducted with Janette Chirico from DHS , Program Director Felicita Rivera, Housing Program Supervisor Zenobia Garland and Senior Case Manager Ms. Arias. The purpose of this meeting was to address client noncompliance and to come with an exit strategy for this Ms. Rice. Client was asked the reason for her missing ILP meetings and her barrier to obtain permanent housing. Client has a LINCH voucher for the amount of $1515. Client stated that she hasn’t receives any help from facility staff so she is searching for apartment on her own. Ms. Rice has been receiving assistance by the onsite housing department but unfortunately she has been able to link to an apartment

Bensalih reported that she has completed her rule 25 assessment at Tubman and has upcoming treatment sessions with her therapist and with her group. Also, CPSW asked Ms. Bensalih her process regarding Associate clinic psychology. Ms. Bensalih reported that she has not seen her therapist lately and planning to go back and schedule appointment with Associate clinic associate asap. Ms. Bensalih reported that she will let this writer know her up coming appointments with tubman and ASC. CPSW encouraged Ms Bensalih to go back at Associate Clinic Associate for the mental health assessment. CPSW asked about her supervision and needing to schedule appointment asap. Ms. Bensalih stated that she has been busy and stressed about all the work she needs to complete regarding the

Social Services: On 12/08/2016, client Lissy Figueroa met with assigned Case Manager Ms. Gilgen for Intake Assessment and Initial Independent Living Plan (ILP). Client is 21 years Hispanic female. Client has a 3 year old son named Maxwell. Case Manager asked client how and why she became homeless. Client stated that she was

On 7/11/2015, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. In the meeting client appears to be well groomed with good hygiene and dressed appropriately for her age. She was calm, cooperative and well related. She discussed typical issues re: her political and activism work and automobile accident disbursement. She continues to relate her paralegal was in the neighborhood and she wanted this worker to meet her. Unfortunately, there was no parking and she left. She also mentioned the paralegal brought her documents that she need to filed with the state and the federal for her automobile entitlement.

On 8/7/2015, CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting; she was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. In the meeting she was cooperative and friendly. CM inquires how client is doing since the last Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client reported she is exhausted from running around obtaining relevant documents to be submitted to Lemle & Wolfe, Inc. by 8/3/2015. She continues to reports she has Straight Medicaid and she is searching for a Managed Cared that cover oxygen tanks.

On 1/5/2016, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review and housing plan. In the meeting client was cooperative and friendly. She was dressed appropriately for the weather.

On 8/30/2017, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed with proper attire for the weather. In the meeting client appears to be sad and quiet. CM inquires the reason client appears to be quiet and sad. Client looked at CM and didn’t say a word.

CM was out on vacation for the period of 8/15/2015 to 8/24/2015. On 8/27/2015, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. She was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. She barely made eye contact and when she did it was rapid. The client’s mood was balanced and her affect was flat. CM inquires how the client has been doing Since the last Bi-Weekly ILP Review. The client reports “not to good” she reports she applied for SSI because of what she is going through. CM requested for the client to describe what she is going through but the client refuses to disclose.

CM was out on vacation for the period of 8/15/2015 to 8/24/2015. On 8/29/2015, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. In the meeting client was dressed in poker dot sweat pants, and green jugging sweater. She was well groomed. She appears to be in pain. Client reports arthritis pain in her shoulder and back and she takes prescribed medications. She also mentioned Asthmas flare up and she uses the pump as needed. She was cooperative and alert in the meeting.

CM was out on vacation for the period of 5/31/2017 to 6/14/2017. On 6/17/2017, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client appeared her stated age and appeared in good health. Client was cooperative in the meeting. She was alert, satisfactorily groomed and dressed. Client made eye contact appropriately. Client affects and mood was appropriate. Client was not delusional nor did presented flight of ideas.

It appears that there were delays in requesting medical records and in this case a psychological evaluation was necessary. The medical records were 18 months old, and the consumer had not received treatment for depression since that time. A psychological evaluation could have provided a better understanding about the consumer’s current status and impediments to employment.

CM inquires how the client has being doing since the last Bi-Weekly ILP Review and how she spent Thanksgiving Day. Client reported she try with her