Do you prefer to work alone, or in teams? Can you please explain your answer.
"I have approximately 5 years' experience working in one-one-one sessions and am very comfortable in this singular environment. From what I understand, the majority of what you do at (organization's name) is one on one. Is this correct?"
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will work on your own as well as a member of a disciplinary team. Give the interviewer examples of when you have successfully worked on your own as well as on a team.
"I enjoy working in teams and also on an individual basis. There are sometimes, for example, when I am charting or taking notes where I really prefer to work alone because it is less distracting. However, when it comes to finding solutions or treatment plans for patients or working on new internal processes for the clinic and patient care, I like to work with teams. Teamwork"‹ can really help with brainstorming ideas that can improve patient care. In my most recent role, we would have twice a week team meetings where we would discuss difficult cases and how to go about resolving them. This was a great way to get other members' input and come up with a great plan for patients."
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Anonymous Answer
I enjoy working in teams and alone. Sometimes, for example, if I am note-taking or working on charts, I would like to be alone because it is less distracting. However, when it comes to patient care or treatment plans, I like to work with teams. Teamwork is beneficial when it comes to brainstorming ideas to improve client care.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your answer has a lot of balance, which is fantastic. Your examples make sense as to when/why you would want to work individually and then with a team.
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