The interviewer wants to hear more about a professional or personal relationship you've had with a mentor who has helped you succeed in your profession as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Tell the interviewer about a relative who instilled a strong work ethic or a professor who encouraged you to think outside the box.

"My first supervisor had a reputation for being no-nonsense, so I was a bit intimidated to be assigned to her department. I soon found that although she had high expectations of her team members, she had equally high expectations of herself. She always demonstrated integrity and honesty. I learned a lot from her about how to supervise and motivate a team and how to convey professionalism at all times. I aspire to apply these principles as a manager in the near future."