Social Worker Interview Questions

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Social Worker Interview Questions

As you know, there are many different specializations for social work professionals. From adult casework to school settings, social workers do serious and meaningful work helping various groups of people. Will they be working with children? Addictions counseling? Mental health? Use these questions as a starting point but be sure to customize the job interviews to fit the role.

Here are some fantastic questions we suggest for hiring a Social Worker:

• Why did you decide to become a social worker? What do you love most about it?
• What do you think will be the most challenging part of this role?
• Do you have experience working with _________________? Please elaborate.
• What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career so far?
• The social work profession is, unfortunately, one that sees a lot of burnout. How do you care for yourself to help cope with the more difficult parts of the job?
• Are you flexible regarding scheduling and are you able to work extra hours when needed?
• Do you have experience creating customized treatment plans for patients?
• What (if any) additional training do you have, other than your formal degree? (Ex: First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
• Do you have experience working in this type of environment?
• How do you build relationships with patients?
• What has been the biggest disappointment you faced in your career?
• How do ‘boundaries’ relate to this role?
• Are you able to work with minimal supervision?
• You have trouble building rapport with a patient. What do you do?
• Can you tell me about a patient/client who has taught you the most about what you do?
• What is the purpose of a treatment plan?
• How do you complete a risk assessment?