Manager Substance Abuse

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February 28, 2014

Ted Williams

Stockton, Ca.****6

February 27, 2014

Dear Hiring Manager,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself with hope that we can discuss my talents as they

pertain to the counselor position that is available. I am also submitting a resume for your review.

I have currently attending UOP working toward a Substance Abuse Counselor certificate. I chose to

attend this course to continue my education on substance abuse. My completion date was December 2013.

I have done internship at the Recovery House, Service First and the Salvation Army. I worked for El

Dorado House, a live in Drug Treatment Center for ex-felons with drug related problems, and currently

work for Circle of Friends with A-B 109 clients. I have conducted intake assessments to determine client

problems and appropriate course of action, provided substance abuse counseling to individuals, families

and groups, conduct group educational programs, provided crisis intervention, counseling, developed

recovery plans, makes referrals to appropriate service providers, maintain client case records, technical

client charting, participated in meetings, committees, training, planned schedules, implement client’s

daily work, recreational activities, monitor client files, prepared reports for other agencies as required,

monitor ongoing treatment, developed aftercare plans, and provided client follow-up.

I have provided substance abuse counseling work within the community, engaged in a variety of

counseling and prevention activities targeted at individuals, groups, and families experiencing problems

related to substance abuse. My work experience relates to outpatient and residential facility programs.

I would like the opportunity to discuss the position during a personal interview at your earliest

convenience. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Ted Williams