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    What are the required skills to do an assessment?
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    Social workers require comprehensive interview skills and knowledge about psychological and sociological topics that affect the client.
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    Should the assessment be written in the first person or third person?
    Community Answer
    Write it in the third person.
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    When writing the report, should I refer to the client as "client" or use their name?
    Community Answer
    It all depends on the rules of your workplace. In most cases, you would refer to the client by their first name only. Some employers prefer "client" or "consumer." Also, some employers allow the use of these interchangeably.
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    How do I find example assessments?
    Jane
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    Search online for a biopsychosocial assessment template. Different agencies may use different formats.
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