I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (San Jose, CA) in Oct 2021
Interview
I got a call to schedule an interview the day after I applied. and that same day i had a phone interview. Typical scenario questions were asked & also a few personal goal questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A patient calls to schedule an appointmment. However The protocol for the patients symptoms is to speak to the nurse. The patient is refusing to speak to a nurse and just wants you to schedule. How would you persuade the patient to stay on the line and speak to the nurse.
I interviewed for child and family psychiatry at a few different Kaiser locations. Usually these interviews are with the department managers who ask expected questions about your background and clinical experience. They also often give you a vignette to conceptialize.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your clinical style/orientation.
How do you manage risk?
Formal but friendly. Job expectations and salary/benefits clearly explained. At least 2 separate interviews - one with hiring director and one to meet with site leaders and staff. Some interview questions included providing examples or clinical scenarios of difficult patients or work situations.