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Question 5 of 30 for our Addiction Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 5 of 30

If a client was under the care of another counselor at your place of employment, but that client came to you and suggested that his current counselor had made inappropriate advances toward him, how would you respond?

"Unfortunately, I have known of this situation to occur in the past. As much as many of us like to think that we know our co-workers or that we know which clients can be trusted, accusations like this should never be overlooked or taken lightly. If I were approached by a client who made an accusation such as this, I would notify my supervisor immediately. It is not my job to vindicate or to condemn the other counselor or the client."

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How to Answer: If a client was under the care of another counselor at your place of employment, but that client came to you and suggested that his current counselor had made inappropriate advances toward him, how would you respond?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Addiction Counselor job interview.

  • 5. If a client was under the care of another counselor at your place of employment, but that client came to you and suggested that his current counselor had made inappropriate advances toward him, how would you respond?

      How to Answer

      Providing a safe environment for clients should be of utmost priority to care providers. While you may be unsure of the validity of an accusation, it is important to remember, that any accusation of inappropriate behavior should be addressed by those in authority. Remember, despite a client's past, it is not a counselor's job to judge whether or not he/she is being honest. In situations like this, it is best to be direct and professional and to make sure that the proper person in management is aware of and able to handle the situation.

      Written by Heather Douglass on December 22nd, 2018

      Entry Level

      "If a client told me that he felt another counselor was being inappropriate with him, I would ask for a supervisor to meet with the client so that the situation could be handled by someone with administrative authority. As a staff counselor, I am not in a position of authority to investigate or make determinations regarding any complaint."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Unfortunately, I have known of this situation to occur in the past. As much as many of us like to think that we know our co-workers or that we know which clients can be trusted, accusations like this should never be overlooked or taken lightly. If I were approached by a client who made an accusation such as this, I would notify my supervisor immediately. It is not my job to vindicate or to condemn the other counselor or the client."

      Written by Heather Douglass on December 22nd, 2018

      Experienced

      "I find it is important to keep myself on a tight schedule as well as a bit of administrative time. I make it a point to take a lunch break each day even if it is just 15 minutes to avoid burnout. Staying on a schedule helps me manage my large workload."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I would have to refer a situation like this to someone in a position of authority, such as the Clinical Manager. It is not within my authority as an Addiction Counselor to make a judgment call on such a situation."

      Kristine's Feedback

      Great answer! Your interviewer will be convinced that you would take the client's complaint seriously.

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