Case Management Practice Section 3: Planning and Linking

Case Management Practice Section 3: Planning and Linking

Case Management Practice Section 3: Planning and Linking (500-750 words) Due Topic 5

When planning Alison’s interventions and helpful programs I would sit down with her and start by creating a plan together. Now before I create the official plan I would start looking at programs I felt would benefit her and bring my ideas and programs to the planning session. For example, I know that she suffers with depression, so as a case manager I would find a therapist and even group counseling programs that would work with her insurance, finances, or whatever stipulations she had that could interfere with her progress. A case manager should know what the clients lack of resources are to figure out what can be done to help and possible must get on the Marco level of things to make sure Alison gets the best and proper help for her situation.

As I sit and talk with Alison I would focus on her strengths to create a plan that will most likely be durable for her. Her strengths show that she wants to continue her education and sees the value in that, she has not given up on wanting a bond with her mother, she is a great runner and has gotten through depression many times, and wants to get back on meds. Her strength show and prove that she is a fighter and refuses to give up on herself. These are strengths that Alison needs to understand and see that she has.

While planning I would talk to her about getting into tutoring and find out what hours of the day can she go to tutoring and if she is willing to do tutoring. I would inform her that everything is her decision and that I am here to help sort out what she wants for herself. If she agreed to do tutoring and we could figure out what stakeholders could cause a problem then I would link her up with a program like sylvan tutoring or even a personal tutor that I would find and connect her with. She is a social person so I would use that to find out if she wants to include a friend in helping her with school.

The next part of the plan would be to see if we could get mom involved. This part could be a possible barrier and stakeholder because I do not know much about how her mother is with her. I would contact her mom if the consumer agreed and I would set up an appointment with her and mom and find out what they want her their relationship. My next step would be to find family counseling and set them up based on their needs and finance requirements.

Alison wants to get back into running which I would let her know how great that is and how running is important for the body and soul. I would find out through our session what kind of running she likes. For instance, does she want to compete in track, cross country, or simply just to exercise. Once that was established then I would call my resources and find out what gyms offer free programs to teens and connect her with them.

Now one of the most important part of our plan is to figure out what to do about her medication. She has stated that it is hard to stick with because she is social and forgets a lot. When discussing this I would need to ask her what time is best for her to take meds and how important starting back up meds is for her. I would suggest a morning reminder on her phone to take her meds and possible at bedtime once she is done hanging out. Once I find the best psychist I would link her up with the psychist that will listen to her needs to find what medications will work best for her.

As a case manager, you cannot plan well with the person unless you are thoroughly aware of the services, social activities, and resources in your community (Summer 2015). This statement is very true to my knowledge because all cases are different and have different needs. Communicating with Alison about her needs and her plan give her a better chance at making this change in her life for the better.

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