Behavioral Health Technician Interview Questions
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Behavioral Health Technician interview questions shared by candidates
What would you do if a child threw a pencil across the room while doing homework?
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I would approach the child in a non-threatening manner and try to understand the situation. I would first ask if everything was okay. Then I would go on to ask why they threw the pencil. Then I would slowly talk to them about how they could have handled the situation differently. Less
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My first reaction would be to approach the child and politely ask what the issue is. First determine if homework is the problem (which is often a minor issue that is easy to fix), or is it the result of something deeper. I would have to explain that throwing the pencil is not an appropriate reaction to frustration, but still have the child understand I am not attempting to scold them. Less
How would you respond to a client trying to run away?
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I would use verbal de-escalation but not run after them.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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My strengths are that I work very hard to learn what I need to do in order to fulfill my duties in my position. My weaknesses are that I don't have as much college experience as I'd like. I have a lot of life experience to make up for it but I would still like to brush up on some glasses. Less
To respond to a ted talk about givers and takers.
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I am a giver, so it was a natural discussion. I learned a lot about giving too much during this interview process. I learned that if I am burnt out or reactive, I will not make the best decisions for the client. It was an eye opener! Great experience learning through the screening process. Less