Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for mental health therapist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, staff and students regarding relevant mental health issues of college students.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A commitment to diversity
• Knowledge of ASAM assessment dimensions, Bio-psycho-social assessment standards and demonstrates understanding of interface of these standards with medical conditions
• Using a variety of sources (interview, testing, collateral information, ) to assist in developing treatment plans with measureable objectives and interventions related to trauma and a multitude of other issues
• Utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach to assist families
• Utilizing a structured, evidence-based model of treatment (preferably Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and/or Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while coordinating care with other therapists to address a family’s needs
• Self-starting, personal responsibility, time management, and organization
• Timeliness, accuracy, and thoroughness of documentation
• Willingness to participate in meetings and community events to educate about sexual and/or physical abuse and services provided by The Healing Tree

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for mental health case management services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and to their families.

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:

• Current and clear Florida license at the masters’ level in a Behavioral Health Field is preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMHP, LCSW etc)
• Provide individual psychotherapy within a short-term or brief treatment model
• Refer and/or transition care as appropriate for students whose needs are beyond clinic's scope of care
• Develop and lead therapy groups
• Experience and comfort working with victims of interpersonal violence, with racially and ethnically diverse populations, and with LGBTQ clients
• Familiarity and practical experience working with models of time-limited and evidence-based psychotherapy
• Education to qualify for Occupational Therapist licensure
• Vehicle insurance

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for individual counseling for common psychological issues such as: anxiety/depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, sexual trauma, and personality disorders.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Experience in a clinical practice environment providing mental health assessments, care planning, and counseling preferred
• Possess a Washington state license as LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT by start date
• Completion of a graduate program accredited by CACREP, CSWE or COAMFTE
• Completion of hours accrual for independent licensure
• Evidence of outstanding skills in clinical assessment, psychotherapy and counseling, crisis management, and psychoeducation
• Experience and interest in conducting outreach and preventive programming for students
• Interest in engaging in the typical tasks of a university counseling center, including short-term counseling, group counseling, crisis work, outreach, consultation with campus and supervision of trainees

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for mental health and substance abuse trainings and consultation for faculty, staff, and parents in support of student success.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Requires knowledge of mental health issues, both theory and practice
• Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, group work skills, and knowledge of age appropriate developmental issues for adolescents and their families
• Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or a Professional Counselor
• Experience in delivering crisis intervention highly preferred
• Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, when appropriate
• Strong orientation to a person-centered experience of care
• Knowledge and experience using management information systems, including EMR, word processing, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred)
• Maintain Current LCSW/LCPC licensure in Idaho

I would like to submit my application for the mental health therapist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for medically necessary mental health treatment services to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral and psychiatric issues.

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:

• Knowledge of the developmental issues, trends, and best practices related to college students and counseling services
• Computer proficient, including electronic health records
• Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, policies and documentation guidelines, and county, state and federal regulations relating to service programs for adults, children, and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use
• Previous experience with Intellectually Developmentally Disabled (IDD) adults preferred
• Certified in providing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as a treatment modality, training and supervising therapists in the EFT model
• Demonstrated working knowledge of DSM-V categories and differential diagnosis
• Demonstrated experience in case and resource coordination
• Experience with formulation of treatment plans to guide treatment