N 129 L/ N 534 L: Community Psych/Mental Health Experience
Community Interview Assignment
GUIDELINES/STEPS:
WHO: IDENTIFY an individual to interview who may have experienced a traumatic event or who you have reason to believe is experiencing distress and/or mental or emotional disequilibrium. (unhoused, lonely, sad, distressed, confused, anxious, angry, overwhelmed, withdrawn, isolated, abused, etc.)
ARRANGE to meet this individual for a preliminary session to perform a basic assessment to confirm your impression re #1 and obtain consent for the interview. This may not require 2 meetings. If only one meeting is needed, you must be prepared by having the following steps completed.
THEN, PRIOR TO INTERVIEW:
Think carefully about how to structure the conversation, including how you will include introduction, focus, topics, sensitivity, appropriate inquiry, questions, time, pace, attention, closure.
Establish goals for yourself, e.g., presentation, active listening, identification of issues for individual, assessment skill, communication, self-awareness, ability to be flexible during interview.
Establish goals for the individual, e.g., + response to encounter, openness, expression, honesty, self-awareness, ability to connect.
Review principles of therapeutic communication prior to interview.
Identify a few resources in community or on line related to the issue the person is struggling with.
REMINDER: The conversation is centered on the person, not on you! #1 skill is being a skilled listener. People want to be seen and heard. In one interview, you will not “solve” the issue or “fix the person. You are providing a supportive ear.
WHEN/WHERE: Interview may be done in person or via ZOOM. Be sure to identify time boundaries for the interview prior to meeting.
WRITTEN SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS: Report Headings
Introduction: who, when, what, where, and why
Preparation: how did you get ready for the encounter
Goals for encounter
Description of conversation and encounter
Assessment: cooperation, MSE, evaluation of individual’s health and functioning
Recommendations to address health and functional issues identified (Treatment and Care that may be considered)
Evaluate your performance (see #3 & 4 above: “How could I do better?”)
Please include a brief care plan. Here is a sample:
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
PATIENT GOALS
SUB/OBJECTIVE DATA
IMPLEMENTATION
OUTCOME/
EVALUATION
At risk increasing anxiety r/t risk Covid, health
Will feel < anxious
S: States anx 7:10
Met via Zoom x 45 min. Active listening. Identified knitting & being w grandchildren decreases anxiety. Provided w online knitting group & helpline #.
Identifies < anxiety when talking. Says will use knitting solo & in group to decrease anxiety. Will schedule weekly family time.
Social isolation & Loneliness r/t risk Covid, mobility issues
Increase socialization & remain safe.
S: States wants to socialize but fearful re infection & falls. O: Sad affect.
Active listening. Identified neighbor/ friend who visits; close with adult children/ grandchildren.
Notices decrease loneliness when talking w someone. Commits to schedule more time w friend/fam.
RUBRIC:
>75 = SATISFACTORY/COMPLETE
< 75 = UNSATISFACTORY/INCOMPLETE
DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO:
EXEMPLARY
SATISFACTORY
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
POINTS
Prepare per instructions
10
Identify priority issue
10
Establish goals for self & client
10
Obtain consent
5
Set clear boundaries
5
Assess brief mental status, subjective/objective
10
Utilize therapeutic communication techniques
10
Provide appropriate client-centered education
10
Evaluate process, outcomes, self.
20
Provide concise & articulate summary
10
MAX points
100
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