Substance Abuse Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 30
What psychological signs of drug abuse do you look for in your patients?
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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.
"When my patient displays abnormal changes in personality and attitude, such as anxiety and unexplained hyperactivity, those are my cues to ask more about the patient's drug use."
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 often have to tap into your psychology training. Tell the interviewer what type of signs you look for when interviewing new patients, leading group sessions, or reconnecting with a patient who has been non-compliant with treatment. Tell the interviewer what steps you take when you identify unusual mood swings, lack of motivation, or if your patient seems fearful for no reason.
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.
"When my patient displays paranoid thinking, it is my cue to dig deeper to determine a slip or a relapse."
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