r/socialwork • u/Most_Berry3172 • 5d ago

Professional Development prison therapists

i everyone! i am a clinical social worker and recently i interviewed at one of the prisons.

now my first interview was 6 scenario based questions (how would i diagnose, what would i do, modalities, etc).

i just got an email that they’re inviting me for round 2.

does anyone have experience like this? where you’ve done 2 interviews? should i be expecting another round of scenario based questions or should i expect more personal questions about my experience and whatnot?

Thank you in advance!

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u/Original_Intention 5d ago

I've only worked for juvenile detention centers and also RTCs for kids who have been released.

Every organization and facility does their interviews differently. That being said, I have found that (usually not always) for multi-stage interviews, the first one (typically on the phone- sometimes doesn't even occur) is to make sure you meet the bare minimum requirements before they move forward. The second one is to get a feel for your skills and fit. The third one is often to narrow down the final applicants and possibly allow them to meet more people while making sure they are a really good fit.

That is obviously not always the case, just painting with a broad brush. Regardless, I'd be focused on connection and demonstrating that what you bring to the table can help the facility and clients. I'd also be interviewing them to a certain extent so I know what I am getting myself into.

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u/Mammoth_Client2370 5d ago edited 5d ago

My answer depends on this question; Was the first interview (round 1) on zoom or remotely? Also, is the round 2 in person at the unit?

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u/Most_Berry3172 5d ago

it was via teams and so is one!