1. Treatment of Clients Experiencing Depression
A Collaborative Approach to Care
January 27, 2018 * Tex-CHIP Training Series

2. Role of Case Management in the Treatment of Depression Symptoms

3. Understanding Provider Role in Treating Depression
May be (usually is) more face-to-face time than with other members of the team
Also typically the primary point of contact
Usually addressing Safety & Physiological Needs
Goal setting & tracking
Differences in types of community provider responsibilities
Resources & Referrals

4. Considerations when Interacting with Clients
Available resources to meet steps for goals
Internal resources vs tangible & external resources
Difficulties with completing tasks
Difficulties in creating concrete and/or measurable goals
Working within limitations of depression symptoms to attain client-centered and client-defined goals
Specific roles and interactions as defined by the organization

5. Goals & Related Interventions
Learning how to identify manageable S.M.A.R.T. goals
Resource management
Symptom management and/or improvement
Interventions:
Compassionate Curiosity
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoeducation
Symptomology
Medication Education
Skills training

6. Measuring Outcomes/ Success
May vary greatly dependent on setting and organizational structure
Inpatient: Ready for discharge planning
Outpatient: Symptom improvement shown in assessment results
Accomplishment of the client-defined goals
Always reflect back onto their goals

7. Communication with Counselors
Limitations to meet goals
Expressed difficulties
Progress in goal setting/accomplishing
Areas of resistance, fear, barriers, and accomplishments
Request clear instructions on risk assessments and the CM provider role