Crisis Counselor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for access to resources for medical interventions, grief counseling, and supportive follow-up as needed.

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

• Experience and interest in the provision of supervision to pre-doctoral interns
• On call pay
• Independent licensure strongly preferred (LCSW, LPC)
• A Registered Counselor with the Washington State Department of Health
• Full Clinical license preferred
• Previous crisis intervention or hotline experience preferred
• High level of interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, or other related programs, and web-based or other electronic communication formats

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to patients and families in exploring and utilizing spiritual resources available to them.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Flexibility to change course of assignment
• Motivated and energetic (work assignments & team support) to support team when needed with a variety of tasks and assessments in multiple locations
• Utilizes Trauma Informed Care
• Assists or provides educational information to Regional office staff about the pandemic and how it affects behavioral health
• Networks and regularly communicates with existing community resources and community service providers to identify referral mechanisms and requirements
• Provides public information at the regional and local level regarding the department’s services to persons or groups experiencing pandemic related stressors
• Represents (virtually or otherwise as appropriate) the CCP in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of individuals are met
• Knowledge of recovery and social support resources

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing counseling and emotional/social support in relation to health/social needs, and plan of care, to enable them to cope with difficulties and properly utilize 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:

• DESE School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor License and LICSW
• Experience providing clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate competence in a range of therapeutic modalities including individual, group and family therapies
• Experience with developing accommodations and modifications to make curriculum accessible to students with special needs
• Experience with middle school and high school curriculum, instruction and assessment practices
• Familiarity with alternative education, behavior management interventions and supports (CPI certified)
• Strong organizational and effective communication skills
• Application of critical thinking

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

Previously, I was responsible for clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Reads writes and comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Works independently at times
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and personalities
• Completes accurate assessment and diagnoses
• Able to plan and organize their work
• Able to work in multiple computer applications
• Recognizes signs of suicidal behavior
• Able to assess for lethality

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for a level of support for the respective adult that allows them to grow and learn the necessary skills to eventually graduate from community-based care.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience working with broad stakeholder groups, service providers, and behavioral health advocacy organizations
• Actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze and/or evaluate information gathered from assessments
• Excellent reading comprehension, listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated personal computer skills with MS Office applications and other software applications
• Suicide intervention and prevention experience
• Adheres to professionally recognized ethical standards of care
• Knowledge of precise, accurate, efficient, and coherent clinical writing skills
• Knowledge of varied individual and group counseling theories and techniques