Mental Health Worker Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct supervision to Mental Health Professionals, and coordinates regular Mental Health Professional (MHP) team meetings, assists in communicating updates to policies, and promotes and assigns educational opportunities.

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:

• Experience working with people with serious mental illness
• Early childhood mental health, primary school experience preferred
• BHRS/Wraparound, TSS, Trauma-Informed Care experience preferred
• MAB/PAT Training within 90 days of employment
• Prior experience working with children with autism and/or intellectual disabilities preferred
• Assists with feeding, hydration
• Bed bath, tub bath, shower (Parker Bath)
• Care of skin and back

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for professional consultation to UW faculty, staff, and students regarding student behavior, mental health, and academic challenges.

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

• Prior experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, early autism services, and functional behavioral assessment is preferred
• Certified Nurses Aid (CNA)certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Able to pass acts 33 and 34 clearances
• Work well in an unpredictable environment
• Prior experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis, early autism services, and functional behavioral assessment is preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques utilized in the care, development and treatment of mentally ill individuals
• Talent for interacting with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
• Capacity to lift and carry heavy objects or persons

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for patient care under the direct supervison of the RN, with indirect supervision of mental health skills by an employed Mental Health Professional.

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

• Foot care, foot soak, applying foot lotion
• Shampoo hair (sink, tub, bed) comb/brush
• Sitz bath (Parker Bath) to intact skin for comfort measures and pain relief only
• Application of topical Over the Counter (OTC) drugs to intact skin
• Apply lamb’s wool
• Apply elastic stockings (Teds)
• Caring of patients on precautions
• Making an unoccupied/occupied bed

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for treatment and care to patients and families consistent with institutional policies and established standards of care and in collaboration with RN and IDT Team.

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:

• Measure intake and output (I & O) – record results
• Reinforce simple, nonsterile dressings
• Remind patient to take medication
• Caring for patient when death is imminent (DNR)- comfort measures
• High School Graduate & knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and other disciplines in a constructive, professional manner
• CPI or equivalent certification
• Experience with inpatient psychiatric patients

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for individual and family counseling, motivational interviewing, life skill education, substance use disorder screening, and mental health screening.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in a mental health facility, including evacuation of patients/clients
• Past experience as a Mental Health Worker or comparable experience in a similar facility
• Capacity to perform basic mathematics
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and experience doing crisis intervention with this population
• Psychiatric and acute care setting experience preferred
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• College level coursework and/or certification in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is preferred
• Trained on de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention procedures