
The Renfrew Center Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Renfrew Center.
Therapist
First there was a screening, then two interviews, one with the clinical director and another with the team lead. After that, there was a mock meal support session where the clinical director and team lead acted as patients and you had to redirect their behaviors and coach/lead them through the meal while eating a snack.
- Can you share an instance where you experienced failure?
Clinical Assessor
I sent in my application and also reached out to someone I met at a conference who put in a good word for me. I had a quick phone interview to see if I was still interested and if I met the basic qualifications. Then, I went in for two in-person interviews: the first was with my direct supervisor, and the second was with a group of three supervisors who are higher up.
- What motivates your interest in this particular role?
- Can you share some of your past accomplishments or successes?
- Describe your approach when a client is hesitant or unsure about accepting treatment.
Infrastructure Manager
HR contacted me by phone, but kept calling my home number even after I gave them my cell. The phone interview with the hiring manager was good, and then I had a face-to-face meeting that also went well. My background seemed to be a perfect fit for the role. The hiring manager said she'd be in touch within a week. I sent a thank-you email the next day. After 10 days with no word, I emailed the hiring manager twice, and left two voicemails in the following weeks. Still no response. A month later, I sent one last email. About two hours later, I got a generic reply from HR saying they chose someone else. I get that, but it would have been nice to get a response sooner.
- Do you have an issue working with a lot of women?
Counselor
It began with a quick phone call from HR to review my application and resume. Then, I scheduled a 30-minute interview. During the interview, we discussed my education and work history, and they gave me some information about the role and its responsibilities. It was pretty straightforward. I think the goal is to ensure you're aware of the challenges associated with the job and working with patients. This position is a great opportunity for recent graduates entering the mental healthcare field.
- What's your approach to managing a difficult patient?
The Renfrew Center Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Renfrew Center interview reports.
“Could you share your perspectives on diet culture and the concept of being healthy?”
Read reports →“What is your approach to treating eating disorders?”
Read reports →“Can you share your personal food philosophy?”
Read reports →“Do you know about SOAR?”
Read reports →“Describe your approach when a client is hesitant or unsure about accepting treatment.”
Read report →“Do you have an issue working with a lot of women?”
Read report →“What's your approach to managing a difficult patient?”
Read report →“Which applicant tracking systems have you worked with?”
Read report →“How would you promote our services within the community?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 24 The Renfrew Center interview reports.