Robert Colon

**** *********** ****, **

Bronx, New York 10462

718-***-**** (H)

646-***-**** ©

E-mail: acvl5u@r.postjobfree.com

June 16, 2016

To whom it may concern:

I am applying for a position as a CASAC Counselor in your organization. I have been working in the field of substance abuse for over ten years with the youth and adult populations. I am currently employed by Acacia Network as a Senior CASAC Counselor in the Residential Rehab Services for the Youth since March, 2012. I was a counselor in the detoxification unit for adults in the same organization before I was promoted to my present position. My duties entail screening of incoming patients, conducting bio psychosocial assessment, developing treatment and discharge planning, and conducting substance abuse and recovery education.

I currently possess a New York State, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

(OASAS) - CASAC. I also have additional training in the mental health area. I believe that my education, training, and employment background are appropriate for the CASAC Counselor position in your department.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume which more fully details my qualifications for the position. I would like the opportunity to further discuss with you how my skills and experience can be an asset to your organization.

Please contact me at the above telephone numbers at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely, Robert Colon Robert Colon

ROBERT COLON

1430 Parkchester Road #6C

Bronx, New York 10462

Cell# 646-***-****

Home-718-***-****

Email: acvl5u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging and rewarding CASAC position.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

NY Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation & Mental Health 9.58 Training Series Course, 2000.

CERTIFICATIONS

CASAC- Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor. NYS Office of Alcoholism Abuse Services.

Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) Certificate, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

HIV Pre-Post Test Certificate, NYS Department of Health/AIDS Institute

HIV/AIDS Education and Substance Abuse Certificate, Exponents, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3/12- Present Promesa, Inc./Residential Rehab Services for Youth Bronx, NY

Senior CASAC Counselor

Develop, review and approve treatment plans

Provide substance abuse, recovery and relapse prevention education

Produce progress court reports for mandated clients

8/08- 3/12 Promesa, Inc./Amanecer Detoxification Unit Bronx, NY

Substance Abuse Counselor

Conduct initial assessment, biographic psychosocial, treatment and discharge planning.

Provide group therapy and individual counseling sessions.

4/07-8/08 Narco Freedom, Inc. Bronx, NY

In-Take Counselor

Conducted initial screening to determine admission criteria

Provided crisis intervention and counseling

Conducted HIV Pre/post testing.

8/06-4/07 Faith Mission Alcohol Crisis Center So. Ozone Park, NY

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

Assisted in the screening process and admission of new clients

Provided acupuncture treatment for stress reduction and detoxification

1/03-7/04 VIP Community Services/Men’s Residence Bronx, NY

Associate Counselor

Provided group and individual counseling to substance abusers within the criminal justice system

7/99-8/01 NYC Health & Hospital Corp/MTA Connection New York, NY

Community Liaison

Assisted with in-patient treatment planning, post-discharge tracking, case management services

Provided social support for rehabilitation pursuits

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