Problem Identification In Social Work

I can competently implement the skill of problem identification as well as methods for helping the client discover causes of problems in my own practice.

The problem identification process includes the social worker actively listening to the client discuss what has brought them into treatment. The social worker must be able to listen to the client’s story without judging or predetermining a plan for action. After agreeing to work together, the client and social worker identify and agree on the major concerns and how to address them. The social worker can use open-ended questions to allow the client to describe the problem to gain understanding of the problem through the view of the client. Once the problem is identified and agreed upon the social worker and client will prioritize the problems. The social worker should assist the client with discovering the causes of problems including identifying the external systems that are involved in the problem, the factors precipitated this problem, and who is involved in the problem and their role in the problem. I currently use and feel comfortable with problem

These strategies must be realistic and solution focused for the client to accomplish the desired outcomes. The client will determine the problems that need to be addresses, the social worker will offer insight and recommendations, the problems are reviewed and grouped into categories, and the client and social worker collaborate to prioritize the problems. There should be no more than three problems being addressed at any given time, a new goal can be established following the accomplishment of another goal. I complete treatment plans with each client I serve, which consists of three goals and three objectives for each goal. Within the treatment plan the client also identifies the possible barriers to each goal along with possible solutions to the