Interview Questions Flashcards
Why this job/population?
I have always been passionate about working in the mental health field, and this job specifically stood out to me because of the opportunity to be able to be that helping hand through such a difficult time in someone’s life. I strongly believe that having strong support during such a time is important to healing process and is an essential component of overall well-being, and I am excited to be a part of a team that is committed to helping clients achieve their goals.
Why would I be a good fit? What can I bring?
My passion of providing support and unconditional positive regard for those who have experienced trauma.
What motivates you?
Making a true difference in the lives of my clients as well as their families
What interest you about this role?
This position fits perfectly with my skill set and how I’m looking to grow in my career. I also want to be apart of helping people who are going through a difficult time overcome barriers to help them lead better lives.
What do you know about this company?
The Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA) in Boise, Idaho, uses a trauma-informed therapeutic approach to support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Trauma-informed care is a treatment approach that takes into account the effects of trauma on individuals, including the impact on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. This approach recognizes that individuals who have experienced trauma may have unique needs and requires a safe, supportive environment that fosters healing and recovery.
The WCA offers a variety of trauma-informed therapeutic services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including individual counseling, group therapy, and play therapy for children. They also offer specialized services such as art therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, which are both evidence-based treatments that have been shown to be effective in treating trauma-related disorders.
In addition to therapy, the WCA offers a range of supportive services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including legal advocacy, emergency shelter, and assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, and transportation. They also provide education and prevention programs to help raise awareness about domestic abuse and sexual assault in the community.
Overall, the WCA’s trauma-informed therapeutic approach is designed to provide survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault with the support and resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment.
How would I be described?
- Caring
- motivated
- easy-going
How would I describe myself?
-Open Minded
-Passionate
-Reliable
Where do I see myself in 5 years?
In 5 years, I see myself being able to take on more responsibilities in my role as a case manager. I recently obtained my BSW degree and will be working towards my MSW starting January 9th. I feel that this will provide me with the necessary tools to be able to better assist my patients.
How do you deal with stressful situations?
I see stressful situations as a challenge and a learning experience. This helps me to maintain a calm and positive attitude and look at the bigger picture. I like to break down my projects into smaller tasks and take each situation one step at a time.
Difficult situation that I handled?
At creekside children’s crisis center, 2 of my clients were attempting to exchange social media contact information in my present and I knew I had to make a difference decision. Given that this was against company policy, it was my responsibility to report this, however, I knew that doing so would risk breaking their trust. In the end, I knew that reporting this incident was the best decision as contacting each other outside of the organization could lead to a lot of harmful situations.
Accomplishment
Overcoming my fear of speaking to large groups as well as taking charge and leading multiple group therapy sessions.
Strengths
- Self-motivated
- Time Management
- Strong work ethic
Weaknesses
Taking my work home with me. When I first began working in the mental health field, I often found myself worrying about my clients throughout the evening. To combat this, I have been practicing breathing and meditation techniques when first getting home to help myself decompress from the day.
Favorite therapeutic modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
CBT involves efforts to change thinking and behavior patterns