Counselor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the counselor position.

Previously, I was responsible for brief, solution-focused individual, couples and/or group counseling to medical students and their spouses/partners via in-person or distance counseling and maintains appropriate documentation of the services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provides on-going patient follow-up education and counseling as needed
• Assists in the referral and recruitment of patients to the Family Cancer Risk Program
• Educates physicians (primary care, GI, ob/gyns) on cancer genetics and appropriateness of patient referrals
• Obtains authorization for genetic testing from insurance companies
• Establishes mechanisms for maintaining open channels of communication with physicians
• Acts as a community liaison and represents the Cancer Center in Community functions such as health fairs and screenings
• Acts as a patient and family liaison
• Assists with activities that promote the Cancer Center

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for school counseling, direct therapeutic individual and/or group support to students, for a service period of 41 weeks; mirroring the school calendar.

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

• Experience in a university counseling center is desirable
• Basic understanding and knowledge of best practices in field, relevant federal/state/local rules, regulations and programs/policies utilizing the proper application of diagnostic tools
• Clear, honest and timely communication
• Possess positive and effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience and/or education in vocational rehabilitation, social work or psychology preferred
• Diplomacy, understanding, and fairness
• Discipline licensure LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW with graduation from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a counseling center, knowledge of computer software and student

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct individual counseling to support clients in addressing issues of substance use and the effects of substances in their lives.

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:

• Interprets test results and, in collaboration with a physician, discloses results to patients
• Attends local and national association meetings and continuing education seminars that contribute to professional development and maintains current knowledge of genetic counseling topics
• Participates in Cancer Center performance improvement team developing performance improvement metrics, collecting data and implementing performance improvement activities to meet goals
• Provide staff, physician and patient education sessions regarding genetic counseling as needed
• Seeks out and utilizes the input of others when participating in or developing a project or program
• Communicates, consults, and shares pertinent information with associates according to established channel and lines of authority at all times
• Seeks out continuing education opportunities in cancer risk/genetics, oncology and advanced practice nursing
• Coordinated the planning, design, preparation, and implementation of genetic counseling protocols and activities with the genetic counselors, nurses, and health educators who participate in the counseling process

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

Previously, I was responsible for brief, solution-focused individual counseling for MEDEX and Rehabilitation Medicine Students completing coursework or internships in the Seattle area.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Professional and positive behavior and appearance
• Understanding of counseling theories and concepts
• Strong understanding of peer mentoring programs
• Experience with students and teachers in school settings
• Evidence of LCSW or LPC licensure in Arizona
• Bilingual English/(Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Navajo preferred)
• Evidence of AZBBHE board qualified supervisor
• Doctorate preferred in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work or closely-related field

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the counselor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral services, crisis intervention, clinical intervention regarding substance use and/or abuse, and consultation, evaluation and support services.

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:

• Obtain within six months of hire an AOD certification by an accredited certifying organization
• Experience with crisis assessment and intervention
• Experience with supervising
• Evidence of being an Arizona Board Qualified Supervisor
• Bilingual English/ Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, and/or Mandarin
• Knowledge of student development as it relates to a comprehensive community college
• Knowledge of characteristics and stressors specific to Medicine and Nursing students and others working in healthcare fields
• Experience working with historically underrepresented or under-served student communities at major research universities