You are a transition case manager, working as part of a whole
transition team at a substance abuse rehabilitation center. Mike has
reached a 60-day point and has been assigned to your team for direction
and case management.
Mike is a divorced 30-year-old African American male who is a
disabled American Veteran. He has served 10 years in the United States
Army but was injured during his last tour of duty in Afghanistan. Mike
is paralyzed on the right side of his body and he has limited mobility.
He has 8-year-old son who is currently in foster care, due to Mike’s
addiction to a prescribed opioid pain medication. He is working with you
to prep for his release from a 60-day drug rehabilitation program that
he entered voluntarily. He would like to live a drug free life, get
involved a job training program, get an apartment, and regain custody of
his son. Mike is ready and willing to change his life. Mike has a large
family that is willing to help him.
Answer the following questions in a 4-page paper:
- What biases do you have about this client?
- What issues can you anticipate with regard to working on a team to help this client?
- What cultural issues exist in this case?
- Discuss at least 5 cultural competency/cultural diversity issues that exist in this case.
- What can you learn about this client before working with him?
- What do you need to know about his child and his family?
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