Client-centered intakes under tight timelines

I’m at a community mental health clinic where intakes are capped at 45 minutes, and I’m working to keep them truly client-led while still satisfying payer-required checklists and risk screens. What language or structure have you found that honors autonomy and advocacy without derailing documentation, especially when someone walks in at 4:45 pm in clear distress?

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