Biopsychosocial Assessment: Preparation & State’s Rules Review

ption 1: Movie

Select a movie from the following list:

1. Terms of Endearment (1983) (PG)
2. Ordinary People (1980) (R)
3. Saving Mr. Banks (2013) (PG-13)
4. My Sister’s Keeper (2009) (PG-13)
5. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) (PG)
6. Footloose (1984) (PG)
7. The Queen of Versailles (2012) (PG)
8. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) (PG-13)
9. 28 Days (2000) (PG-13)

Watch the selected movie in preparation for the biopsychosocial assessment. As you watch the movie, focus on one specific character in the movie as the focus of your clinical attention. Take notes over relevant patterns and significant moments/details within the characters’ journey. Consider the character’s behavior patterns within the confines of the movie. Information gathered in this introductory assignment is intended to prepare you for next week’s formal psychosocial assessment. Please note, this is for preparation purposes only and you do not need to submit the notes to your instructor.  

Option 2: Case Study

Read the attached case study. Take notes over relevant patterns and significant moments/details within the persons’ journey. Information gathered in this introductory assignment is intended to prepare you for next week’s formal psychosocial assessment. Please note, this is for preparation purposes only and you do not need to submit the notes to your instructor. 

Complete the “State’s Rules Review Worksheet.”

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

47) Inform the client of his/her confidentiality rights, program procedures that safeguard them, and the exceptions imposed by statute.

60) Establish accurate treatment expectations for the client and involved significant others, including: (a) Nature of services (b) Program goals (c) Program procedures (d) Rules regarding client conduct (e) Schedule of treatment activities (e) Costs of treatment (f) Factors affecting duration of care (g) Client rights and responsibilities.

110) Protect client rights to privacy and confidentiality in the preparation and handling of records, especially in relation to the communication of client information with third parties.

PCN-610 Option 2: Case Study

David is a 49-year-old married man with two adult children. He has been married for 21 years. He has been employed as a metallurgical engineer in a local steel mill for 20 years. David noted he use to enjoyment going to work, but now, he states some days he would rather just stay home. David married his high school sweetheart. He describes their relationship as “typical.” They eat meals and attend family gatherings together but do little else as a couple. David use to spend his spare time reading, playing golf, and watching TV. For the last 6 months, David has felt blue and his appetite has decreased. He stated he doesn’t have any desire to do any of things he use to enjoy and would rather spend time alone in his bedroom. David complained of irritability and low energy. Within the last 2 months, David noted he has experienced more physical pain in his back and neck area. Because he has not been sleeping well, Robert drinks more at night. He stated that when he was younger, he use to drink more frequently but now he only drinks two or three beers per night. Sometimes, he feels like life is hardly worth living. Robert has tried to “snap himself” out of this sour mood, but nothing seems to work. David oldest son stated he is concerned his father may need to go see a doctor, because his father appears to be acting usual. David stated that his sister used to have similar problems. He is resistant to going to see a doctor and believes his mood will eventually improve.

David’s sister Lisa has struggled with depression for over 10 years. She is currently seeing a psychiatrist and a counselor. In the past, Lisa reported an increase in emotional and physical fatigue, low mood, increased weight gain, and disrupted sleep. Lisa has a negative outlook and states that when things are looking up, something always goes terribly wrong.

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PCN-610 Topic 1: State’s Rules Review Worksheet

Complete the table below by reviewing the

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners website

, in addition to the state in which you plan to practice. With your licensure goal in mind, find the state code numbers for the rules and regulations related to documentation from both states.

In addition, from the

ACA Code of Ethics website

, cite two multicultural ethical codes, two dual relationship codes, and their importance to treatment planning. Be sure to properly cite all sources used as reference notes in the references section below.

Rule/Regulation	Arizona’s State Code #	Practice State Code #	Importance to Treatment Plan ning
Consent for Treatment
Treatment Plan
Client Record
Financial and Billing Records
Confidentiality
ACA Code of Ethics
Multicultural Ethical Rule 1
Multicultural Ethical Rule 2
Dual Relationship Rule 1
Dual Relationship Rule 2

References:

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