Clinical Counselor Intern: A Case Study

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I am exploring the possibility of obtaining a position for the Substance Abuse and Clinical Counselor Intern. I have learned through your website that Port Human Services might have this position available at your outpatient Greenville clinic. I am hopeful that my previous experience with Port Human Services, more knowledge, new skills, and the same strong desire to help people struggling with addictions, make me a worthy candidate for consideration for this position.
My various work experience contributed to the development of my counseling skills. Working as a Manger and a Public Relations Specialist has given an opportunity to learn how to establish relationships with diverse groups of people, with a variety of backgrounds and cultures,

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