Substance Abuse Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 27 of 30
Explain what "slip" is in a substance abuse patient.
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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.
" A slip is a short-lived lapse in treatment. If this were the second or third slip, I would extend their stay in rehabilitation by 2 to 4 weeks."
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.
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you know that a slip is a situation where someone has a very brief 'slip' where they drink or use, but they stop quickly afterward, avoiding a full relapse into addiction. Explain to the interviewer that this happens when a person decides to use again but instantly regrets their decision. Then, tell the interviewer how you would treat the slip in your patient.
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.
"A slip is an extremely short-lived situation and does not take away from someone's motivation to stay sober and recover from their addictions."
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