Clinical Evaluation Paper

Instructions

Overview

This is a group assignment. Each group will be given a choice of two different case studies ( Case study 1, ) that describe an individual who is experiencing symptoms of substance use disorder and the way the substance use disorder is interacting with that persons environment. Each group will demonstrate its collective knowledge of screening, assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and determining options for evidence-supported substance use treatment using the instructions below. When possible, the instructor will assign groups based on time zone.

Steps to Complete This Paper

1. Please select the case study (provided by the professor) that you would like to use for your assignment. There are two choices. One case study focuses on an adolescent and one case study focuses on an adult.
2. Read the Case Study
3. Answer the prompts provided. Please use section headers to divide your paper; each prompt should be its own section.

Writing Prompts

• Section One: Screening Process Which screening or diagnostic tools would you choose to use in your assessment of the client in the case study? Why is the screening or diagnostic tool (or tools) appropriate? Please use research from either peer-reviewed sources or your textbook to support your choices.
• Section Two: Diagnosis Using the DSM-5, describe the substance use diagnosis you would assign to this client given the information in the case study. You are welcome to fill in the blanks and embellish upon the case study if that helps you, and you can also use the screening or diagnostic tools you discussed in section one to help you with your diagnosis. This section should include

1. You should explain the way the client meets each criterion for the diagnosis or diagnoses you consider. Remember that the client should meet every single criterion to meet the diagnostic criteria. If the client does not meet the criterion all the way, you should explain this and offer the closest diagnosis possible with your explanation.
2. Remember to cite the DSM-5

• Section Three: Case Conceptualization Here you should explain your theory of the case. Explain why you think this person developed a substance use disorder, factors that impacted the development of the disorder, and factors that will impact treatment. You may want to discuss the clients stage of change and motivation for treatment. What is your prognosis? Do you think the client can and will recover and why? What kind of timeline do you imagine recovery would take?
• Section Four: Treatment Options (be sure to use research in this section)

1. Do you recommend detox? Why or why not. Justify your answer with research or information from a reputable source.
2. What treatment does the research recommend? Find the best treatment option for your client and justify the reason it is the best treatment option using research and reputable sources.
3. If this person were a client for you in your town/city, would the recommended treatment option be available?
4. If yes – name and describe the program or option
5. If no – explain what you would recommend instead, and name and describe that program or option

Writing Guidelines

• Please use APA style. You do not need to use a reference for the case study.
• Please use section headers. Each prompt should be in its own section
• Please make sure that your title includes the name of the client in the case study you selected
• Use at least 5 academic references
• 5 and 7 pages of written text. The professor will stop grading after 7 1/2 pages of written text.
• Only one person needs to submit the assignment on behalf of the group.
• Each person needs to submit a word document or PDF document describing their contribution to/ participation in the group project as well as a summary of their perception of their group members contributions to the assignment.

Group Project Policy

While students often work well together, sometimes different workstyles, time management, and/or personal and work life can make it difficult to work effectively and efficiently. Students are encouraged to share their work styles with their group mates to reduce miscommunication and frustration.

Be aware, if one group member is not communicating with their group, attending group meetings or failing to complete their assigned work, this member will receive a lower grade than the rest of the group, possibly a zero, for the project.

What to do when you are experiencing group participation problems: (1) Email your concerns to your group members in a timely manner (before assignment due date), (2) Together, write a project completion timeline with names assigned to tasks, (3) If group members do not adhere to these commitments, contact the professor to moderate the situation. Finally, please remember, this is a professional program in which the goal is to prepare students to work effectively with individuals, groups, and organizations. If students are not acting professionally, it will impact the group environment and assignment quality. The instructor reserves the right to vary group participants grades based on performance, participation, professionalism, and input.