Drug & Alcohol Counselor cover letter example

Centre d'Accueil et d'Accompagnement Addictions Confluence

Dear Hiring Team,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Drug & Alcohol Counselor position at Centre d'Accueil et d'Accompagnement Addictions Confluence. Having developed a practice rooted in harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and community-centered social work, I am eager to contribute to your multidisciplinary team in providing accessible, empathetic ambulatory addiction care to adults facing substance use challenges in Lyon.

In my current role as a Junior Drug & Alcohol Counselor at Centre Rhônalpin de Soins et d'Accompagnement, I conduct structured psychosocial intake assessments and co-develop individualized recovery plans for 24 active adult clients navigating alcohol and opioid use disorders. This clinical work involves facilitating bi-weekly peer support groups centered on trigger identification and coping strategies, coordinating closely with prescribing physicians and psychiatrists to support medication-assisted treatment adherence, and delivering harm reduction protocols such as naloxone distribution training.

This clinical experience builds upon my background as a Community Support Worker at Foyer Social Les Deux Collines, where I spent several years delivering frontline psychosocial guidance to adults in precarious living situations, identifying co-occurring dependencies, and navigating municipal care pathways. Combined with my post-graduate training through the Diplôme Universitaire in Addictologie Pratique and Level 2 certification in Motivational Interviewing, I offer a steady, collaborative approach to crisis intervention, relapse prevention planning, and comprehensive client advocacy.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my clinical casework, harm reduction experience, and commitment to collaborative care align with the needs of Centre d'Accueil et d'Accompagnement Addictions Confluence. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Camille Vasseur