describe two potential effects on the personnel selection process and how you may address them. Provide concrete examples and citations from the Learning Resources and current literature to support your post.

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When developing a selection process, a personnel consultant must consider criterion measures that are fair and valid for applicants. There are no mandates to follow either the multiple hurdle or the composite model; rather, the circumstances will indicate that one model may be more appropriate in a given situation. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection (2003) advocates using multiple criteria and methods in selection. In considering multiple methods and criteria in selection, the consultant must decide if prospective job candidates are to score above a specific cut–off point on each assessment (multiple hurdle model) or achieve a composite weighted score across all assessments (composite model). Using multiple assessments ensures greater coverage in covering job requirements, but there is a cost (Pulakos, 2005). Compare the ethical, legal, and business issues that may arise by using one assessment versus many.

For this Discussion, select one ethical, one legal, and one business issue stemming from how predictors are ordered in a multiple hurdle selection system.

Post by Day 4 descriptions of the ethical, legal, and business issues you selected. Then, select one of the issues and explain how it may affect a multiple hurdle selection system. Finally, describe two potential effects on the personnel selection process and how you may address them. Provide concrete examples and citations from the Learning Resources and current literature to support your post.

Write an evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation (e.g., psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, etc.).

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, it is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises and Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in The Psychiatric Interview: Evaluation and Diagnosis.

Akhtar, S. (2009). Turning points in dynamic psychotherapy : Initial assessment, boundaries, money, disruptions and suicidal crises. London, England: Karnac Books. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com

· Chapter 1: Initial Assessment (pp. 17-40)

Tasman, A., Kay, J., & Ursano, R. J. (2013). The psychiatric interview: Evaluation and diagnosis.Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com

· Chapter 1: Listening to the Patient (pp. 1-30)

· Chapter 2: Physician-Patient Relationship (pp. 31-46)

· Chapter 4: The Psychiatric Interview: Settings and Techniques (pp. 65-102)

For this assignment, you will take on the role of a mental health professional providing a consultation to a colleague. Your colleague in this case happens to be a licensed clinical psychologist. Carefully review the PSY645 Fictional Mental Health Consultation Scenario (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. which provides information on your colleague’s patient and specific questions your colleague has posed to you as a consultant. Once you have reviewed the scenario, research a minimum of two peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library related to the situation(s) presented in the scenario and how these have been approached and treated in previous cases.

Write an evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation (e.g., psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, etc.). Summarize views of these symptoms and presenting problems within the context of at least one historical perspective and two theoretical orientations different from the one used in your evaluation (e.g.:, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, integrative) in order to provide alternative viewpoints. To conclude, justify the use of diagnostic manuals and handbooks besides the DSM-5 that might be used to assess this prospective patient.

The Mental Health Consultation:

· Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and  must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of paper

o Student’s name

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

o Date submitted

· Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Review by BRENT BAXTER, Director, Agencies Research Division, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey:

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Cavico, Muffler and Mujtaba (2013) claim that appearance discrimination in employment, especially based on perceived “attractiveness,” has emerged as a controversial, and complicated, legal, ethical, and management concern. Your task this week is to assume that you have been asked to consult for a major physical fitness club chain to create an objective employee selection protocol. The owner has heard rumblings through the organization grapevine that attractive females and males tend to be promoted more often than less attractive ones. The owner is very concerned about possible lawsuits. He wants you to develop an objective �appearance blind” job evaluation protocol to ensure that claims of bias cannot be made. Your task is to design an employee evaluation protocol that will focus on objective job criteria and not on physical appearance. You will need to locate at least five tests from the Mental Measurements Yearbook in the NCU library to support your proposal. Reference Cavico, F. J., Muffler, S. C., & Mujtaba, B. G. (2013). Appearance discrimination in employment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 32(1), 83-119. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02610151311305632

Comments:
here is one of the test to support objectivity.
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Employee Evaluation Series

Review by BRENT BAXTER, Director, Agencies Research Division, The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey:
This series provides an overall package for evaluating most employees in
many companies. It has many practical aspects and attempts to present a
simple formula for supervisors in both reviewing and interpreting the
performance of their employees.
The structure of the series is a list of statements for each of the six
work areas for which a form is provided. There are 50 items for each
type of work (60 in forms are to be published). The value of the forms,
to any given company is limited by the degree to which these general
items apply to the job of the person being rated. The company might well
prefer to add or subtract certain items or put a different emphasis on
the job components than is included in the printed list. The
instructions and language also will not be appropriate for all
companies. Thus, a company which likes this multiple item approach to
rating may choose between the labors of tailor-making its own form or
the adoption of a carefully made form which may not fit its situation
too well.
The author emphasizes that this rating approach minimizes the halo
effect and lays stress on evaluating performance. But there is still
ample opportunity for halo effect. Many items concern attitude rather
than performance behavior, e.g., “Completely sold that this is the ‘best
place in town’ to work,” Responses to this kind of item are subject to
the halo effect.
At present, there is no manual to go with the series to explain
adequately its reliability and other evaluating data. The author reports
one is currently being prepared. He submitted a manuscript of an APA
(1949) paper indicating a corrected split half reliability for the
clerical series of .92. Results from two raters correlated .81 (1). It
correlated .73 with results from a man-to-standard rating scale. From
the APA paper one may conclude that the clerical series has had
extensive statistical analysis. Efforts have been made to weed out
ambiguous items and items which correlate highly with the total score.
Considerable effort has been made to design a scale which will result in
a normal distribution of scores. While this achieves a desirable spread
of scores, there has been some overconcern with this aspect. Each rater
is “expected” to achieve this normal distribution which may not fit his
group at all.
The evaluation “system” is tied in with both percentiles and stanines.
To have both of these scales may be confusing to many and is
unnecessary. The stanine ranges are not calculated as is usually done
(i.e., in equal class intervals).
The present series provides for the rater to check a statement if it is
true about the employee and to leave it blank otherwise. Omissions thus
may be counted “against” the employee. The author reports that a revised
series will provide for a “not true at present” marking. Neither form
allows the rater to mark the statement “not relevant” or “don’t know.”
This may force unjust ratings to be made.
The author claims that by adding the favorable replies on the statements
one achieves a total score “in which the whole is actually greater than
the sum of its parts.” This statement may mislead many readers into
thinking that something special is added in some mysterious way.
Apparently what is meant is that the items really represent a sample of
the total number of statements that might be made about the employee and
that conclusions may now be drawn about the total. In view of how the
sample was drawn, it might be much better to limit interpretations to
the specific statements.
SUMMARY. The series utilizes the multiple item rating approach to
provide industry with a ready-made rating program. Although it is neatly
arranged and has many practical features, it doesn’t live up to some of
its marketing claims, such as being a basis for “getting away from
favoritism and influence.” It is not a cure-all for personnel problems.
It will not fit all companies; a tailor-made instrument is to be
preferred.

 Finally, explain one strategy a mental health professional might use to address challenges that arise in the initial stages of treatment.

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Discussion 1: Conflict Theories in Social Work Practice with Specific Populations

Why does conflict exist? What if conflict and instability were life’s normal state of affairs, occasionally interrupted by periods of peace and stability? What if peace is contrary to the nature of man? According to conflict theory, society is in a state of perpetual conflict and competition for limited resources. In fact, this perspective might explain the existence of war, poverty, political strife, divorce, discrimination, and a host of other conflict-related social phenomena. If conflict theorists are right, are social workers fighting a war that cannot be won? The social worker’s mission is not to foster a utopia where all conflict ceases to exist. Rather, social workers help clients overcome the conflicts they face and reduce or eliminate the harm they experience, in order to improve their lives. How can the understanding of conflict’s origins and why it exists prepare social workers to help their clients effectively manage the conflict in their lives?

 

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Select either the Roy case study or the Matt and Keith case study. Then, select a conflict theory that best applies to the specific case you selected. Finally, consider what social work skills you might use to apply that theory and think about why it is appropriate for that case.

 

·       Post a description of the conflict theory that best applies to the case study you selected.

 

·       Be sure to reference the client from the specific case study you selected in your post.

 

·       Then explain what social work skills you might use to apply that theory and explain why it is appropriate for the case you selected.

 

 

Working With Individuals: The Case of Roy

Roy is a 34-year-old, divorced, Caucasian male. He has been divorced for 1 year and has three children, Jordon (7), Jared (6), and Jane (3). Roy met his ex-wife, Melissa, when she was 17 and he was 25, and soon afterward she became pregnant with their first child. As part of the divorce agreement, they were given joint custody, and Melissa was granted physical custody.

Roy had been working at a hog confinement farm for the prior 2 months. Previously, he had been a highway patrolman for 10 years. Roy was terminated from the force, and charges were filed against him, after he drove his patrol car into Melissa’s home. He was ordered to pay for the damages to the house and the patrol car and enroll in a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Melissa was granted a permanent order of protection against him, and the court ordered that Roy’s visits with his children be supervised.

I met Roy during our intake and assessment meeting prior to beginning the BIP. As one of the co-facilitators, I met individually with many of the group members prior to our first group meeting to learn more about why they were referred to the BIP and to orient them to the group’s goals and objectives. Roy arrived at the intake and assessment session 30 minutes late, and he did not explain his tardiness. During the assessment, Roy spent much of the time talking about what he perceived as the reasons for his divorce. He categorically denied any history of domestic abuse, and he stated, “Me and Melissa would get into verbal arguments, but I never hit her.” He said they would fight about a number of ongoing things, such as money, “her partying,” and the children. When they were married, Melissa was a stay-at-home mother, and Roy felt she was irresponsible with “his money.” Roy also disagreed with Melissa’s desire for Jared, who was exhibiting behavioral problems, to be evaluated and medicated.

Roy said he went drinking and got drunk the night that he drove his patrol car into the house because he was upset that Melissa had refused him visitation of the children. Roy blamed his ex-wife for the loss of his job and felt his past employer had treated him unfairly. He told me that during his 10 years of employment, he had an exemplary work record, which should have been taken into consideration before he was fired. He felt like a suspension would have been more appropriate and fair. He expressed anger over having to attend this group and once again denied being abusive to his ex-wife.

Roy began attending the BIP a week after our intake meeting. The BIP is a program based on the Duluth Model, a 24-week educational program that focuses on abuse as a form of power and control and its origins in societal conditions. In keeping with the Duluth Model, the group is co-led by a male and female social worker to model appropriate gender interactions. The group provides education about power and control and feminist theory to understand why abuse occurs. The goal is to help the abusers recognize their behaviors and learn how their actions are negatively affecting those in their lives. In the group, Roy would complete the assignments and respond when spoken to, but he did not voluntarily contribute any information, and his homework assignments seemed to lack insight and were minimal.

At week 10, Roy was terminated from the program after we learned that he had violated the protective order and was arrested for driving under the influence. He had driven intoxicated to Melissa’s home and refused to leave the front door. Roy was sentenced to 3 months in jail and 1 year’s probation.

 

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [VitalSource e-reader].

 

Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

 

Wester, S. R., McDonough, T. A., White, M., Vogel, D. L., & Taylor, L. (2010). Using gender role conflict theory in counseling male-to-female transgender individuals. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 88(2), 214–219.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

 

 

 

Discussion 2: The Benefits and Limitations of Antidepressant Medications

While antidepressants can be effective, clients might be hesitant to use them for a variety of reasons. Mental health professionals can anticipate some of these hesitations and be prepared to support a physician’s recommendation by providing the client with appropriate information, reasoning, and explanation in a way that is meaningful. However, mental health professionals must balance advocacy for continuing treatment when client hesitations and other considerations might warrant a reevaluation by the psychiatrist.

For this Discussion, consider the medications (even controversial medications) that a psychiatrist may prescribe for depression and their possible side effects. Select one particular antidepressant that evidence suggests is effective in treating depression and consider the benefits and limitations. Consider how a client being medically treated for depression might react to taking this medication and having potential negative side effects. How might you as a mental health professional support the recommendation of the medication despite its limitations?

 

·       Post a brief description of the antidepressant medication that you selected and explain its benefits and limitations (including neurobiological considerations).

 

·       Next, explain how you would support the psychiatrist’s recommendation to use the medication to a hesitant client despite its limitations.

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning.

 

Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2017). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Use the DSM-5 to guide you through your understanding of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health. (2008). Introduction: Mental health medications. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml

As you review this website, consider the variety of medications used for mental health treatment.

Spiegel, A. (2012, January 23). When it comes to depression, serotonin isn’t the whole story. [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/23/145525853/when-it-comes-to-depression-serotonin-isnt-the-whole-story

 

 

 

 

Discussion 3: The Role of Mental Health Professionals in the Initial Stages of Psychopharmacological Intervention

In the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention, mental health professionals must be aware that complications or concerns can arise. Clients may experience negative side effects of the medication. They might forget or avoid taking the medication. The disorder may have been misdiagnosed and cause other issues. The client may have preexisting conditions that other medical professionals had not known when the diagnosis was made. The client could have had a comorbid condition that they did not disclose. In short, a number of very serious issues might manifest in the early stages of treatment requiring action on the part of the mental health professional.

For this Discussion, you will be placed into one of three groups by the Instructor.
Group C should initially post to the Depression Case Study for Marcus.For your initial post analyze the case, determine the psychopathology presented and describe the appropriate treatment methods for the client.

 

·       Post an explanation of the major symptoms that indicate depression and the medications that might be prescribed to treat these symptoms for the case study you selected.

 

·       Next, explain a mental health professional’s role in raising the client’s awareness of medication-related effects.

 

·       Then, explain two potential challenges that might impact the client in the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention.

 

·       Finally, explain one strategy a mental health professional might use to address challenges that arise in the initial stages of treatment.

 

Depression Case Studies

Marcus

Marcus is a 31-year-old Caucasian law student. He feels “worn out, burned out, and busted.” He has no girlfriend or boyfriend, yet he has dated in the past. Although Marcus’s studies keep him occupied, he finds himself wondering if all of his efforts are worth the coming payoff. He will be taking the bar exam soon—he is fairly sure he will pass it.

Lately, Marcus has been “slipping back into some old patterns of thinking and acting.” In the past, he has battled major depressive disorder and believes that he may be becoming depressed again. Marcus quickly counts off his symptoms: sleep loss, weight loss, a sense that everything is devoid of joy or excitement, and so forth. His choice to come to counseling was precipitated by an increase in the frequency of using club drugs like ecstasy and cocaine “to have at least a little fun.” Marcus uses these now about once every 2 weeks. He notes that his last “bout” of depression happened around a time when he was using these substances frequently.

 

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning.

 

Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2017). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Use the DSM-5 to guide you through your understanding of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health. (2008). Introduction: Mental health medications. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml

As you review this website, consider the variety of medications used for mental health treatment.

Spiegel, A. (2012, January 23). When it comes to depression, serotonin isn’t the whole story. [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/23/145525853/when-it-comes-to-depression-serotonin-isnt-the-whole-story