Bshs 395 The Assessment Process

The Assessment Process
BSHS/395

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

There are three phases in the helping process, these phases include the following:
Assessment
The assessment phase is one of the most important phases, in this phase the client and professional make their first initial contact with one another and during this phase the professional will evaluate the client to see if they are a good candidate for services and if they meet the eligibility requirements for services. After the client meets the eligibility requirements, the professional will then start to gather information on the client, with the help of the client. By doing this, it allows the professional to become aware of what types of services that the client may
During this process the client and the professional will start the process of implementing the plan that was devised in the previous stage. The implementation process should start right away to ensure that the client does not change their mind and so that they get the help that they need as soon as possible.

Every one of these stages in the helping process is very important, they all have a certain goal that is to be met in order to achieve getting the client the help that they need. After all of these stages are fulfilled, the client and the professional will continue to work together in order to achieve the goals that is set for the client. There will periodically be a case review to examine the client’s case to ensure that they are receiving the appropriate services as well as quality care. A case review will also allow any changes to be made if need be, during this process it is absolutely necessary to have all of the documentation from the client’s case starting with the initial intake process all the way through each and every phase of the helping process, therefore, report writing is very vital throughout the helping process in order to have all of the documentation available when needed. This allows the professional to make sure that everything has been done appropriately and
When a client actively participates in their care, it allows better communication between the client and the professional. Active participation from the client is also helpful when it comes to strength bases approaches. Strength based approaches are used with clients so that the focus can be directed in a positive way and not a negative way. This allows the client and the professional to focus on the client’s skills, knowledge, and talents, which will help empower the client and to encourage them to engage in internal and environmental