Assignment: “Captain of the Ship” Project – Bipolar Disorders Week 5

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Select an adult or older adult client with a bipolar disorder that you have seen in your practicum.

In 3-4 pages, write a treatment plan for your client. In which you do the following:

• Describe the HPI and clinical impression for the client.

• Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments and describe specific and therapeutic end points for your psychopharmacologic agent. (This should relate to HPI and clinical impression.).

• Recommend psychotherapy choices (individual, family, and group) and specific therapeutic endpoints for your choices.

• Identify medical management needs, including primary care needs, specific to this client.

• Identify community support resources (housing, socioeconomic needs, etc.) and community agencies that are available to assist the client.

• Recommend a plan for follow-up intensity and frequency and collaboration with other providers.

• Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources less than five years In APA Format.