Department of Social Services Mock Interview
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Question 23 of 30
What strategies do you use for crisis intervention?
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"Assess the situation for safety and suicidality, and provide a brief biopsychosocial assessment. Continue to develop rapport by being empathetic and warm. Identify any problems, what lead to the crisis, and what other problems concern them at that moment. Address their feeling and allow the individual to vent while validating and actively listening. Identify ways with which they'll cope with situations and how they have coped with difficulties in the past. Create an action plan with the individual, allowing them time to come to terms with their crisis and attempt to resolve it with them. Follow up with them in whatever method the situation demands, be it over the phone, via zoom, or in-office counseling."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer uses this question to gauge your empathy, your conflict resolution skills, and what practices for crisis intervention you most rely on. They are also curious about how well your strategies align with theirs to determine your fit for their department.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Perform your research in advance, even if you're familiar with the proper strategies for crisis intervention. Describe your experience with crisis intervention, utilizing the 7 steps of crisis intervention where applicable in your experience.
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