Addictions Counselor Interview Questions
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Addictions Counselor interview questions shared by candidates
Standard interview questions were asked. Negative information was shared regarding the counselor that I was replacing.
2 AnswersWhat did you do in a situation where you encountered a particularly difficult and resistant client?
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I told a story about an incredibly difficult client I had in my previous work, and that it resulted in great rapport being built between us both as well as a learning experience for me; everyone just needs to be heard. Less
I was asked specifically about my education, coming out of a seminary that taught dual psychological and theological approach to counseling I was asked if I understood that I was not to proselytize the clients.
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I replied that I understood my professional boundaries and that it was not my job to convert a client to a particular set of beliefs Less
What is your previous experience
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I told them my education and that I have not started working yet
Are you drug free? Due to my relationship with the employer, my set of skills (pertaining to this position) had been proven time and time again. My set of skills were ideal for this position so there was not much of an interview that would have been necessary.
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Always have been always will be. I admit I have not abstinence from all that substances and alcohol although I have not been debilitated with a need to use these substances. I do feel that my experience has made me a much more suitable fit for therapists and any career in this field and allows me to relate to the client, Although my condition is not as debilitating as the patients it allows me to connect with them on a much more intimate level than other employees. Less