Erica Sugiyama-Hill

Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with multiculturally diverse and vulnerable populations. Experience with understanding how to read and follow hiring practices and policies from Human Resources, advised departments and their representatives on personnel including promotion and recruitment and hiring, performed probationary reviews, staff annual evaluations, resignation and rehire status. I assisted with reports and communication to the staff and teams, I had independently composed correspondence on a variety of subjects requiring judgment, originality, and knowledge of issues involved with staff. I planned and executed events and workshops, participated in meetings and conferences pertinent to assigned area of responsibility. I feel my experience with working with clients and my supervisory experience that will assist me in performing the duties of this position.

• Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor License LPC-17489

04/22/24

Dear Search Committee, 

I am applying for the position as Academic Personnel Specialist. I completed my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University in May 2003 and passed the National Counselor’s Exam in October 2002. My course work included: Counseling Theories and Techniques, Group Counseling, Analysis of the Individual, Testing Theories and Applications, Career Counseling and Resources, Personality Theories, Practicum and Multicultural Counseling. These classes provided me with the understanding of multicultural sensitivity, performing intakes, assessments, counseling techniques, counseling ethics, and theories I needed for my professional career. 

Currently, I am an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor and my license number is LPC-17489. I have extensive experience in working with multiculturally diverse and vulnerable clients with trauma. I work for Gila River Behavioral Health in which I service all tribal members in the state of Arizona. The professional positions I have held as a supervisor have allowed me to read and follow hiring practices and policies from Human Resources, advised departments and their representatives on personnel including promotion and recruitment and hiring, performed probationary reviews, staff annual evaluations, resignation and rehire status. I assisted with reports and communication to the staff and teams, I had independently composed correspondence on a variety of subjects requiring judgment, originality, and knowledge of issues involved with staff. I planned and executed events and workshops, Lastly, I participates in meetings and conferences pertinent to my area of responsibility. I feel my experiences with working with clients and also having supervisory experience will assist me in performing the duties of this position. 

Thank you in advance for your generous consideration of my application. I may be reached by phone and/or e-mail as indicated on my resume, should you desire to contact me. I would be happy to make myself available for a personal interview at your convenience. 

With Greatest Regards, Erica Sugiyama-Hill, M.C., N.C.C. L.P.C.