Rehabilitation Counselor Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for genetic education, counseling, and psychological support to persons and/or families who are at risk for a variety of inherited cancers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Attending and participating in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings
• Managing the site budget effectively
• Experience in development of habilitation plans and supervision of the implementation of habilitation plans as a QIDP
• Provide supervisory coverage/oversight in the absence of the Treatment Team Leader
• Demonstrate knowledge of the regulations governing the operation of a day habilitation program and other DDSO regulations, policies and procedures
• Flexibility to change working hours to meet individual and program needs
• Knowledge of DDSO policies and procedures and agency regulations, applicable federal and state regulations
• Demonstrate the capacity to function well independently, prioritize work assignments, and manage time and responsibilities, including but not limited to work assignments involving travel throughout the Region

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for disability advising and disability counseling to assist students in their transition to and matriculation at CSUEB, including the most beneficial uses of accommodations, and effective communication and interaction with faculty, staff and other students.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
• Experience handling high volume client traffic
• TANF experience
• Familiarity with online interest, aptitude, and vocational assessments
• Evidence of established research and scholarship
• Evidence of success in securing funding to support research (preferred)
• Evidence of professional identity with clinical rehabilitation counseling through sustained member ship in professional associations, professional development and renewal, professional service and advocacy, and areas of focus of research and scholarship
• Evidence of university-level teaching (preferred)

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

Previously, I was responsible for individualized patient care utilizing best practice counseling skills, techniques and modalities to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms.

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:

• Demonstrated writing and verbal communication skills
• Certification or eligibility for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Work experience in rehabilitation counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling or clinical setting offering services for individuals with disabilities
• Experience in the mental health field
• Knowledge of and experience with working with adults living with severe and persistent mental illness on inpatient psychiatric service
• Familiarity and comfort working with multidisciplinary teams to analyze complex problems, build consensus and implement organizational improvements
• Previous experience working with behavioral health, experience working with an interdisciplinary team, computer/typing skills, advanced writing skills, flexibility
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) license

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic, vocational, personal, and disability adjustment counseling to persons eligible for services from the Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

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:

• Preferred knowledge of the NY WeCARE program or programs that assist clients with disabilities to identify appropriate career paths through the individualized assessment of strengths, interest, barrier and reasonable accommodations
• Able to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously
• Capable of working as a team member, independently
• Understand and follow internal policies, city, state and federal regulations
• Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
• Recruiting/New Site Development
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Preferred knowledge of the NY WeCARE program or programs that assist clients with disabilities to identify appropriate career paths through the individualized assessment of strengths, interests, barriers and reasonable accommodations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for psychological counseling in individual, group and couples modalities for a diverse student population across the spectrum of developmental and mental health issues by applying skills and techniques of evaluation (including suicide assessment), diagnosis, psychometry, psychotherapy, consultation and referral, as well as completion of timely and accurate documentation.

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:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) credential
• Experience with TANF
• Modern principles, methods, materials, and trends and literature related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness, personality disorders, and their attendant problems
• Prevention and treatment, procedures and techniques related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness, and personality disorders
• Evidenced Based Practices used effectively within rehabilitation settings
• Possess a working knowledge of HCBS waiver, individualized services, state-funded services, and generic community OPWDD-sponsored human services and resources
• Possess a positive work history (PHF)