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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
I am writing to apply for the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor position at [Company Name]. With my background in counselling and casework, I am confident I can support clients in making positive changes to their substance use and overall wellbeing.
In my current role, I provide individual and group counselling to clients with complex needs. One achievement I am proud of is helping a client who had been cycling through emergency departments to engage with a residential rehabilitation program. I coordinated with medical, housing and mental health services to address their underlying issues, and they have now maintained stable housing and reduced their substance use for over a year. This experience taught me the importance of persistence and interagency collaboration.
I am drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to].
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.