Mental Health Tech Interview Questions
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Mental Health Tech interview questions shared by candidates
Why did you choose this type of work? How would you handle an upset patient that may try to hit you? How do you feel about being on your feet all day except for required breaks?
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I chose this type of work because I love people. I also have a mentally ill family member and I feel I can give back to my community to the less fortunate. I have very much compassion for people. I feel that if a patient tried to hit me most of the times there are signs of a patient escalating and showing respect and kindness most of the time will help to calm a person down. I am very active and I do not like to sit for long periods of time. I would like to think I would be spending most of my time helping the patients and making sure they are safe at all times. Less
Tell me about a time when you experienced working with an aggressive client ? How did you handle it ?
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" I experienced working with an aggressive client previously that was very physically aggressive. I learned his triggers and was able to strategize ways to calm him down before he got to the point of physical aggression in most cases. Less
Why do you want a career in mental health?
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I gave personal family history that led me to pursue a career in the mental health field. My passion for this profession began in my early teen years as I watched family members and close friends battle mental illness and fight to get their needs met. My educational experience has only fueled my interest in this work. Less
I can’t remember the exact question wording but something about how I’m a leader
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I answered I was on cheerleading
