Case notes serve as a crucial form of documentation in social work practice. They provide a written record of the interactions, assessments, interventions, and progress made with clients.

Case notes are a vital form of documentation in social work practice. They provide a written record of the interactions, assessments, interventions, and progress made with clients. This documentation is essential for ensuring accountability, both to the client and to the agency or organization employing the social worker.

In practice settings, proper documentation through case notes is crucial for the delivery of services and for financial reimbursement/payment. Funding sources often require detailed records to justify the allocation of resources.

Before beginning the assignment, read the required articles to assist you in completing the task:

  • "Raising the Titanic: Rescuing Social Work Documentation from the Sea of Ethical Risk"
  • "Documentation in Social Work: Evolving Ethical and Risk-Management Standards"

Watch the “Alex/Sarah Client Session” video, which is located below. The video features a meeting between a social worker and a client. After viewing the video, you will complete the Case Note Worksheet to demonstrate your ability to effectively write a case note using the structure provided in the worksheet.

This assignment is graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to familiarize yourself with the expectations for successful completion.

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