Drug Counselor Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for consultation and education to treatment team members, residents, trainees, medical students, and/or interns assigned to unit as needed, within scope of chemical dependency practice, regarding addiction and community resources.

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:

• Skill in managing multiple deadlines and demands
• Skill at developing drug treatment plans
• Working knowledge of diverse cultures and low income populations including the homeless
• Knowledge of HIPPA compliance to client/agency records according to established professional social standards
• Creates therapeutic relationship as appropriate with consumers and families/significant others
• Access to Vehicle
• Skilled facilitator of psychoeducational programs
• Strong computer literacy in word-processing and data-management programs

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for drug and alcohol services for clients and their families utilizing skills applicable to the role of counselor in cooperation with other professional staff.Develop individual client treatment and aftercare plans.

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:

• Complete triage, intake and assessment process for drug and alcohol clients referred for clinical services.Initiate contact and establish interviews
• Provides individual counseling and completes related documentation
• Provides caseload group counseling and completes related documentation
• Performs thorough bio psychosocial assessment of the less complex to more complex clients and documents the
• Provide outreach and education on substance use and abuse issues with a focus on related mental health concerns and support
• Refer students to off-campus resources, as appropriate, and consult with families and off-campus treating professionals as indicated and with releases to support and follow-up with students with AOD issues
• Participate in Counseling Center staff meetings, consultations, supervision, and professional development with colleagues

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for treatment progress and status documentation in accordance with the Plan of Treatment and maintains and submits documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, local, state and federal regulations.

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

• Facilitating different types of groups related to the stages of change model and in accordance with the various patient populations we serve
• Education on the use of a DAWN kit
• Providing education on the use of a DAWN kit
• Provide individual and group alcohol/drug and mental health counseling
• Assist resident search for community supports such as Psychiatric Rehabilitation Supports or Case management supports
• Assist resident search out permanent and stable housing
• At assigned correctional institution, conducts interviews and provides counseling services to clients in the Therapeutic Community
• Screens clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services

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

Previously, I was responsible for individual and group therapy to patients in the program and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated.

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:

• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning on participants (documented in electronic health record)
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested
• Provides case management duties for patients
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and performance improvement initiatives
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintains them over time
• Attends MAT collaborative meetings and team meetings
• Communicates and collaborates with providers and all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team as needed to facilitate MAT patient registries and community outreach activities
• Works in partnership with addiction facilities, mental health and primary care agencies toward goals of collaborated care for patients