Practice prompts based on occupational tasks
These Applyace practice prompts use O*NET tasks for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors. They are not reported employer questions. If you have not done a task, explain your approach and learning needs instead of inventing experience.
1. Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
Describe a real example of this task. What was your responsibility, and what happened?
2. Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
How did you decide which approach or tools to use? Explain the tradeoffs.
3. Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
What could go wrong during this task? Describe how you would check your work.
4. Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
Explain a time you coordinated this work with someone else. How did you communicate?
5. Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
How would you handle an unfamiliar part of this task? Identify what you would need to learn.
6. Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
What evidence would show this task was completed successfully?
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Pick an occupational task, then outline a real example. This is practice, not a prediction of an employer’s questions.
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Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
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Questions to ask the interviewer
- Which of these occupational tasks takes the most time on your team?
- How do you measure success in the first three months?
- Which tools, training and support are available for this role?
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