Counselor 2
Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked with a client who had both mental health and substance use issues.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle co-occurring needs in one plan.
How do you stay on top of documentation with a full caseload?
What they are checking: Whether they have reliable habits that support care and billing.
How do you use supervision to grow as a counselor?
What they are checking: Whether they seek feedback and keep improving their clinical skills.
What would you do
A client says therapy is not helping. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they welcome feedback and adjust the approach.
A client discloses they are thinking about suicide. What happens next?
What they are checking: Whether they put safety first and follow a clear process.
How do you run a group session with clients at very different stages of recovery?
What they are checking: Whether they can meet different needs in one group.
About the work
Walk me through how you conduct an intake and make sure the client understands the consent forms.
What they are checking: Whether they handle intake carefully so clients give informed consent.
How do you build a person-centered service plan with a new client?
What they are checking: Whether they set goals with the client rather than for them.
Which evidence-based therapies do you use most, and why?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain their methods and match them to client needs.
How do you prepare service plans for medical review?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the review process and write plans that meet standards.
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