Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

481 Shawn Trafficway
Jeramystad, MT 54370
Dear Azariah Schoen,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the mental health therapist position.

Previously, I was responsible for mental health and substance abuse assessments of Emergency Department patients, recognizing each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

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

  • Demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy/counseling for TAY
  • Current State of Alaska Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
  • Valid drivers license when assigned to specific service environments
  • Bachelors in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling
  • Schedule is flexible and non-traditional
  • Experience in a university counseling center or higher education environment
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stress-management skills
  • Prior experience working with gifted adolescents and teens

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of mental health therapist.

Sincerely,

Story Pacocha

Responsibilities for Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

Mental health therapist responsible for individual and group substance abuse counseling to individuals with substance abuse problems and co-occurring disorders of developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Knowledge of the continuum of behavior health care services
Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention
Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social & emotional difficulties
Process & communicate in a manner that is sensitive & appropriate to the cultural, linguistic & psychological needs of
Knowledge of mental health issues, both theory and practice
Knowledge of Trauma Informed treatment
Proven experience in providing individual psychotherapy to patients with less complex cases
Demonstrated understanding of on-campus and community mental health resources for TAY

Mental Health Therapist Examples

Example #1

Example of Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

71070 Marry Street
Port Brittanitown, OK 57809
Dear Lennox Boyle,

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

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Sawyer Maggio

Example #2

Example of Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

19576 Kshlerin Camp
Rathfort, WA 26512-0983
Dear Avery Emmerich,

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 really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of mental health therapist.

Sincerely,

Armani Bauch

Example #3

Example of Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

14669 O'Keefe Groves
Stoltenbergland, CA 23202-4186
Dear Tatum Botsford,

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

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Oakley Bradtke

Example #4

Example of Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

90397 Yael Pass
Runolfsdottirfort, MN 80263
Dear Dylan Bergstrom,

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

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Haven Ullrich

Example #5

Example of Mental Health Therapist Cover Letter

1455 Kreiger Ridges
Hyattberg, WA 77259
Dear Shae Herman,

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

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Indigo Davis

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