Substance Abuse Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 23 of 30

Do you use motivational incentives with your patients?

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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.

"I do provide motivational incentives for my patients after each clean urine test. A few motivational incentives that I offer are food and gift cards to local businesses and bus tickets."

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.

The interviewer is asking this question to determine whether or not you use positive reinforcement in your treatment. If motivation incentives are part of your treatment plans, give an example.

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've found that motivational incentives increase retention and higher rates of abstinence for patients participating."

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