This document is a completed example of a Description, Assessment, and Contract – a core component of the SWK498 Macro Skills course at Morehead State University. It’s a practical exercise designed for students to demonstrate their initial client engagement abilities.
This assignment is typically used early in field education to showcase a student’s capacity to gather foundational client information, begin a preliminary assessment, and collaboratively outline initial goals. It’s valuable for students preparing for more in-depth client work and for instructors evaluating readiness for advanced practice.
It’s important to note that this is *one* example; successful completion of the assignment requires original thought and application to a unique client situation. This document does not provide a template or exhaustive guidance on assessment techniques.
This example provides a completed client description including identifying information, a summary of the person, family, and community systems, and the beginning stages of an assessment. It does *not* include a full assessment, intervention plan, or a finalized contract – only the initial components as would be completed at the start of a working relationship. This preview does not offer instruction on how to complete your own Description, Assessment, and Contract.