EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS 93 D. The client has not taken advantage of using a secure, private area to keep and take his/h er medications and has continued to be erratic with the use of his/her medications. The effects of this were reviewed within the clinical contact. 10. Monitor Medications ( 10) A. The client was monitored for compliance with his/her psychotropic medicatio n regimen. B. The client was provided with positive feedback about his/her regular use of psychotropic medications. C. The client was monitored for the effectiveness and side effects of his/her prescribed medications. D. Concerns about the client's medi cation effectiveness and side effects were communicated to the physician. E. Although the client was monitored for medication side effects, he/she reported no concerns in this area. 11. Educate about Psychotropic Medications ( 11) A. The client was taugh t about the indications for and the expected benefits of psychotropic medications. B. As the client's psychotropic medications were reviewed, he/she displayed an understanding about the indications for and expected benefits of the medications. C. The cli ent displayed a lack of understanding of the indications for and expected benefits of psychotropic medications and was provided with additional information regarding his/her medications. 12. Educate Regarding Medication Effect on Employment (1 2) A. The c lient was educated about the expected positive effect of his/her psychiatric medications on his/her employment functioning. B. The client identified that his/her functioning in the employment situation has significantly improved as he/she has been more st able on his/her medication, and this was processed within the session. C. The client continues to struggle with his/her employment setting despite his/her improved functioning subsequent to the use of psychiatric medications, and this was reviewed. 13. Encourage Employment as Central to Recovery (1 3) A. The client was advised about how employment is a central goal in the recovery process. B. The personal, social, financial, and other revelant benefits of employment were discussed with the client. C. The client was reinforced in his/her motivation to obtain employment as a central goal in recovery. D. The client has not developed employment as a central goal for recovery, and was redirected to do so. 14. Refer to Supported Employment (1 4) A. The client was referred to a supported employment program. B. The client has engaged in the support employment program and the benefits of this program were reviewed. C. The client has not utilized the supported employment program and was redirected to do so. 