7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI
(INSERT DATE)
Mr. Thomas Berkinah
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Prison System
42 Patton Rd.
Fort Devens, MA 01434
Dear Mr. Berkinah,
Thank you for taking the time to review my documents for the Clinical Psychologist position
through the Federal Prison System in Fort Devens, MA. I learned of this opportunity through the
USAJOBS database online, July 24th, 2014. Utilizing my skills obtained through the Clinical
Psychology Doctoral program at the University of Michigan, I believe I will succeed in a
position that requires advance scientific research in all aspects of clinical psychology including;
education, assessment, treatment, prevention and understanding of psychopathology and
neurodevelopmental disorders.
During my time as a Psycho Educational Counselor with Saginaw Psychological Services, I
developed individual educational program for students at different learning ability levels. I
established classes for parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior
management, substance abuse and pride training. This further advanced my ability to recognize
the importance of social, economic and environmental factors in the development and resolution
of personal and family problems.
My educational background in clinical psychology has driven my passion to asses and identify
client and family needs as well as plan, coordinate, provide and reevaluate the necessary services
and treatment. I feel comfortable with the responsibility for maintaining security of the
institution and I look forward to joining the Federal Prison Systems staff force as the Clinical
Psychologist.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I would like to schedule a personal
interview at your earliest convenience. Please contact me at 989.964.4954 or at
careers@svsu.edu.
Sincerely,
Coop Cardinal