Alcohol and Drug Counselor Interview Questions
Go Back1. What excites you the most about a career as an alcohol and drug counselor?
2. Tell me about your previous boss.
3. Who is your mentor?
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5. How do you manage a large work load?
6. Describe your counseling style.
7. How do you incorporate behavior therapy in your treatment?
8. How do you handle a patient that has relapsed?
9. How do you monitor the treatment of your patients?
10. How would your boss describe you?
11. How would your co-workers describe you?
12. How do you manage confrontations with patients?
13. What is your greatest strength?
14. What is your biggest weakness?
15. What is the most difficult decision you've made.
16. Why do you want a career as an alcohol and drug counselor?
17. What is your philosophy towards work?
18. How do you handle your emotions at work?
19. What decisions are easiest for you to make?
20. By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.
21. Are you able to cope with stressful situations?
22. Do you consider yourself a leader?
23. How well do you work with people?
24. What are your salary expectations?
25. What have your achievements been to date?
26. Why should we hire you?
27. How do you evaluate success?
28. What was your biggest disappointment as an alcohol and drug counselor?
29. Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?
30. What major challenges and problems did you face at your last position?