A behavior analysis report for assessing clients' needs

The entry and assessment service of Harborview Community Mental Health Center, attepting to find the most suitable approach to diagnosis and assessment for its facility, developed the Behavior Analysis Report (BAR). The BAR is a five-part report written through the collaboration of both interviewer and client. It contains problem behaviors, adaptive behaviors and resources, treatment goals, disposition, and suggestions for treatment. The authors give sample descriptions from each part, together with a complete BAR.