Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Interview Questions

31 In your experience, what is the key to developing a good team? (Look for how they build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.)
32 Tell me about the last time when you conferred with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.
33 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
34 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
35 Do you find it helpful to confer with other counselors in order to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services? If so, why?
36 How do you stay up to date on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs?
37 Name a time when you provided instructions to clients on how to obtain help with legal, financial, and other personal issues.
38 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
39 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
40 What is the most challenging part of gathering information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes?
41 Have you ever provided family counseling and treatment services to inmates participating in substance abuse programs? If so, share an example.
42 What factors do you consider when writing evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.
43 Describe an experience when you provided public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.