Substance Abuse Counselor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing substance abuse care to participants as appropriate to the need of the program participants and their treatment plans.

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

• Full certification as an addictions counselor by a state wide certification body which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board
• Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling preferred
• Prefer LCDP
• Preference give to experience within a correctional setting
• Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor certification recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a certification recognized by ADP
• No felony convictions or currently on parole or probation or under any structured supervision as a result of criminal conduct
• Certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDC-I) through the Alaska Commission on Behavioral Health Certification requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for assessment/evaluation, treatment and discharge services for clients referred to the Substance Abuse Program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• AOD certificaton
• Familiarity with DSM-V and ASAM criteria
• Good organizational skills and time management skills with attention to detail
• A Bachelor’s level Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a certification recognized by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC credentials) with a certification recognized by Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association - IAODAPCA
• Certification from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency under an approved certifying organization and/or Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT)
• American Health Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

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

Previously, I was responsible for short term individual & group therapy utilizing clinical interventions (motivational interviewing, harm reduction approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.).

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

• Preference given to experience within a residential reentry or correctional setting
• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations, and be able to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• High school diploma or GED and 24 credit hours of college education or accredited training program in substance abuse counseling and/or other human services area
• Higher education given preference
• Experience with tobacco cessation or other health promotion counseling
• Experience with medical patients, particularly cancer patients, welcomed
• Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification strongly preferred
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a certification recognized by DHCS

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

Previously, I was responsible for individual group and family therapy and educational activities directed toward the prevention of substance abuse.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or full CASAC
• Computer literate and able to utilize Electronic Health Records
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery dynamics and treatment intervention modes
• CSAC (North Carolina Certified Substance Abuse Certification) is highly preferred
• Minimum Addiction Counselor Trainee status or eligible
• Specific knowledge of addictions, mental health issues and local resources
• Experience working in a correctional setting preferred
• Effective Group / Individual therapy skills

I would like to submit my application for the substance abuse counselor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for individual counseling or conduct groups that address substance abuse issues as they relate to getting and keeping a job and permanent housing;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Appropriate state licensure or state certification (CSAC, LCAS)
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a certification recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program
• Provides case management of residents to coordinate their services and resources
• In conjunction with Treatment Alternative for Safer Communities (TASC) or as part of re-entry process, learns to assess the resident’s aftercare needs, issues, and services
• Coordinates individual clinical care of assigned resident caseload
• Observes and supervises resident interactions
• Assists in providing individual and group therapy or counseling