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Imagine that you are an intern at an agency that assists individuals with accessing jobs, food, and housing support. Navigate the following scenario by selecting the most appropriate responses from the choices.
You are working with client Adam Donovan, a 29-year-old male. He is a hypothetical client who may be exhibiting signs of suicidal ideation.
Write a reflection on the decisions you made in the Risk Assessment client scenario. What did you choose to do, and why? Then, describe your agencys scope of practice and its policies related to clients at risk. How would these policies have changed your actions in the interactive scenario?
Scenario
Mr. Donovan: I lost my job a month ago. I had that job for almost 10 years. It's like they have no respect for what I've done for them. Zero.
SW Intern: It sounds like you might benefit from job assistance. How are you doing with your rent, food, and other essentials?
Mr. Donovan's Reaction: Not too good. I've been trying to do odd jobs. Money's been tight
Mr. Donovan: I could use some help with food, rent, and the electric bill.
SW Intern: We can see about getting you into a work program and about a food supplement. We can also consider housing if you need to move out due to nonpayment.
Mr. Donovan: Thanks. But really, what's the point? My wife left with the kids. My friends were all from work. I might as well end it; nobody would miss me.
SW Intern: Have you actually had any thoughts of killing yourself?
Mr. Donovan's Reaction: Yes, ever since Rochelle took the kids.
Mr. Donovan: My life is just ... falling apart. Better to not be here.
SW Intern: Have you been thinking about how you might kill yourself?
Mr. Donovan's reaction: Sometimes when I get really drunk, I think about mixing alcohol and pills.
Mr. Donovan: I have a bunch of oxy that was prescribed for my neck pain. It's in the cabinet, and sometimes I bring it out. I think about what it would be like.
SW Intern: Have you had some intention of acting on these thoughts?
Mr. Donovan's reaction: I came close the last time. I did take a couple pills before I stopped. But I never go through with it.
SW Intern: So it sounds like you have started to work out the details of how to kill yourself. Do you plan to drink tonight?
Mr. Donovan: No, not tonight. The last time was a little scary. Whenever I'm there with the bottle, I start thinking about my mom and what she'd want for me. She passed a couple of years ago.
SW Intern: It sounds like you have had a rough couple of years. Who has helped you since your mother's passing?
Mr. Donovan's reaction: I don't really have anyone now, but my mom is like my guardian angel. She makes sure I'm okay
SW Intern: Thank you for sharing all of this with me. Let's see how we can support you.