Addiction Counselor Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for addiction counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in leadership role preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the twelve core functions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct as outlined by MN Statute 4747.1400
• Demonstrated knowledge of Rule 31, MN Rules 9530.6405 through 9530.6505
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient rights as outlined by state and federal law
• State of Florida Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)
• State of Florida License Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or License Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
• Use of computer systems

Please consider me for the addiction counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for in-depth assessment services and diagnostic summaries; Select methods of counseling/treatment to be employed and provide individual, group, and family counseling services.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with Billing, coding, and ASAM criteria
• Utilizes evidenced based CD practices
• Knowledge of most up-to-date Addictions research
• Comfortable with participation in public speaking
• Competency working in computer programs, particularly in Electronic records
• Dual license LCPC or LCSW is preferred
• LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW
• Minimum 6 months providing clinical supervision to students or interns in an addiction treatment setting

I am excited to be applying for the position of addiction counselor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for direct clinical services to the patients of the Substance Abuse Treatment program as a primary counselor.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Collecting and analyzing data and clinical information
• Using logic and reasoning
• Other – Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Group Process, and Addiction Medicine treatment concepts
• Experience with pre-screening preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Rule 245G
• Requires valid Chemical Dependency Professional Certification issued by the Washington State Department of Health/ Health Professionals Quality Assurance Division
• May be subject to a criminal background check and drug testing

In response to your job posting for addiction counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for dUI Level II Education, IOP, EOP and Relaspe Prevention classes and completes all required documentation for groups.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of PC-based office applications
• Working knowledge of electronic health record system
• Work well in a multi-discipline team setting
• Handle simultaneously projects at once and prioritize activities
• Will be working with Adults and Adolescents
• Classroom training in chemical dependency counseling, as defined by licensure requirements
• LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LPC (except MN), LPCC, LICSW (in states where independent) or related field licensure
• Extensive knowledge of and the utilization of Trauma informed interventions and supports

Please consider me for the addiction counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for individual, group and family therapy as required or indicated; to include but not limited to substance abuse awareness, treatment readiness and relapse prevention with program individuals and their families.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CADC, LPC, LCPC, LSW or LCSW
• Current, active LAADC, CADC II or III, CATC III, or SUDCC III
• SUDP or CDP
• Experience with Addiction Medicine services preferred
• Addiction Medicine experience
• Certification as substance abuse counselor or currently under approved supervision
• Criminal background and the central registry check
• Current Certified Addiction Counselor Level II or Licensed Clinical Health Worker