Substance Abuse Counselor Interview Questions

Substance Abuse Counselor Interview Questions

• What experience do you have working with individuals with substance abuse disorders?
• What treatment modalities do you feel comfortable working with?
• How do you assess whether someone is ready for treatment?
• What are your thoughts on 12step programs?
• Have you ever had a client who relapsed after completing treatment? If so, how did you handle it?
• How do you deal with difficult family dynamics that can often accompany substance abuse disorders?
• What boundaries do you feel are important to maintain with clients?
• How do you deal with triggers in your own life that might remind you of your work with clients?