As a counselor, being competent and familiar with risk assessment is essential to the therapeutic process; both in giving a client’s context related to treatment of their psychological symptoms and in helping the clinician prioritize short

As a counselor, being competent and familiar with risk assessment is essential to the therapeutic process; both in giving a client’s context related to treatment of their psychological symptoms and in helping the clinician prioritize short- and long-term treatment outcomes. This assignment contains three parts, as identified, and described below. Please complete each part with a combined essay of 950-1,700 words.

Part 1: Create a (300-700-words) scenario that involves a client that you believe requires a risk assessment. The risk should be related to either risk of harm to self or others.

Part 2: Describe (150-250-words) specific behaviors that lead you to create a risk assessment. Identify specifically what the client did say or exhibit to warrant a risk assessment.

Part 3: Describe (500-750-words) how you would assess the client. Include the following in your discussion:

• Identify at least two evidence-based tools to help assess the client for risk.  Describe the rationale behind the tools you chose.
• Describe the protocol you would follow based on the client’s answers to the risk assessment, including documentation.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

24) Establish rapport, including management of crisis situations and determination of need for additional professional assistance.

26) Screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.

70) Describe and document treatment process, progress, and outcome.

87) Apply crisis management skills.

94) Describe and summarize client behavior within the group for the purpose of documenting the client’s progress and identifying needs/issues that may require modification of the treatment plan.