1. Can you tell us about your academic background and how it relates to this role? Can you tell us about your academic background and how it relates to this role?
2. What motivated you to apply for the Honorary Assistant Psychologist/Therapist position at Havering Talking Therapies? What motivated you to apply for the Honorary Assistant Psychologist/Therapist position at Havering Talking Therapies?
3. What interests you most about working in an IAPT service, particularly in a role focused on mental health? What interests you most about working in an IAPT service, particularly in a role focused on mental health?
4. Have you had any previous experience working in mental health settings? If so, could you describe that experience? Have you had any previous experience working in mental health settings? If so, could you describe that experience?
5. What skills do you think are most important for providing effective assessment and intervention in a therapeutic context? What skills do you think are most important for providing effective assessment and intervention in a therapeutic context?
6. Can you provide an example of how you have applied psychological theories or concepts in a practical setting? Can you provide an example of how you have applied psychological theories or concepts in a practical setting?
7. What do you understand about the role of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and how it fits into the IAPT framework? What do you understand about the role of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and how it fits into the IAPT framework?
8. How would you approach delivering CBT interventions in a group versus one-on-one setting? How would you approach delivering CBT interventions in a group versus one-on-one setting?
9. How do you prioritise your tasks when working on multiple projects or clients at the same time? How do you prioritise your tasks when working on multiple projects or clients at the same time?
10. This role requires close collaboration with other colleagues and professionals. Can you give an example of how you have worked in a team to achieve a common goal? This role requires close collaboration with other colleagues and professionals. Can you give an example of how you have worked in a team to achieve a common goal?
11. How do you handle disagreements or conflicts within a team setting? How do you handle disagreements or conflicts within a team setting?
12. What do you think is the most important ethical consideration when working with clients in a psychological capacity? What do you think is the most important ethical consideration when working with clients in a psychological capacity?
13. How would you ensure confidentiality and privacy for clients you are working with? How would you ensure confidentiality and privacy for clients you are working with?
14. How do you seek feedback on your performance, and how do you use it to improve your practice? How do you seek feedback on your performance, and how do you use it to improve your practice?
15. After completing the Honorary Assistant role, what are your career aspirations in the field of mental health? After completing the Honorary Assistant role, what are your career aspirations in the field of mental health?
16. How do you plan to incorporate the Trust’s values and Staff Charter into your day-to-day role? How do you plan to incorporate the Trust’s values and Staff Charter into your day-to-day role?
17. Can you describe a time when you demonstrated resilience or adaptability in a challenging situation? Can you describe a time when you demonstrated resilience or adaptability in a challenging situation?
18. Imagine a client comes to you feeling overwhelmed and not ready to engage in therapy. How would you handle this situation? Imagine a client comes to you feeling overwhelmed and not ready to engage in therapy. How would you handle this situation?
19. If you were conducting a group therapy session and noticed that one client was disengaged, what strategies would you implement to encourage their participation? If you were conducting a group therapy session and noticed that one client was disengaged, what strategies would you implement to encourage their participation?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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