Alcohol and Drug Counselor Mock Interview

Master 30 Alcohol and Drug Counselor interview questions covering crisis intervention, ethical boundaries, and client-centered care.

Question 14 of 30

How do you handle your emotions at work?

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Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

This question is being asked because the interviewer wants to know that you aren't going to be a loose cannon at work, with your colleagues or patients. Do you practice yoga? Take walks to clear your mind? Do you count to 10 while you walk away from the situation? Whatever your trick is, tell the interviewer about it, and be sure to emulate positivity and consistency in the mood!

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"I deal with my emotions the same way that I encourage my patients to deal with theirs. First I control my breathing, walk away from the situation if possible and talk about how the situation is making me feel."

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30Alcohol and Drug Counselor Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want a career as an alcohol and drug counselor?

2.What major challenges and problems did you face at your last position?

3.Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?

4.What was your biggest disappointment as an alcohol and drug counselor?

5.How do you evaluate success?

6.Why should we hire you?

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Mock Interview

How do you handle your emotions at work?

30Alcohol and Drug Counselor Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want a career as an alcohol and drug counselor?

2.What major challenges and problems did you face at your last position?

3.Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?

4.What was your biggest disappointment as an alcohol and drug counselor?

5.How do you evaluate success?

6.Why should we hire you?

7.What have your achievements been to date?

8.What are your salary expectations?

9.How well do you work with people?

10.Do you consider yourself a leader?

11.Are you able to cope with stressful situations?

12.By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.

13.What decisions are easiest for you to make?

14.How do you handle your emotions at work?

15.What is your philosophy towards work?

16.What excites you the most about a career as an alcohol and drug counselor?

17.What is the most difficult decision you've made.

18.What is your biggest weakness?

19.What is your greatest strength?

20.How do you manage confrontations with patients?

21.How would your co-workers describe you?

22.How would your boss describe you?

23.How do you monitor the treatment of your patients?

24.How do you handle a patient that has relapsed?

25.How do you incorporate behavior therapy in your treatment?

26.Describe your counseling style.

27.How do you manage a large work load?

28.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

29.Who is your mentor?

30.Tell me about your previous boss.