MID Instructor (Remote in MA/Part-Time)

Gosnold Behavioral Health; Falmouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit mental health organization is seeking a qualified MID Instructor to facilitate psycho-educational groups for individuals with DUI offenses. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a counseling-related field and possess at least two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling. The role involves conducting group sessions, providing education, and documenting participant progress. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

403b retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of substance use disorder counseling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and group psycho-educational sessions.
• Provide education on substance abuse and participant needs.
• Document participants’ progress in the MID program.

Skills

Knowledge of self-help recovery programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a counseling-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

Summary

The Massachusetts Impaired Driver (MID) Instructor facilitates psycho-educational groups with adults found guilty of a first offense DUI. The DAE Instructor help individuals identify and understand alcohol abuse issues and drinking-and-driving behaviors.

Essential Job Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, group psycho-educational sessions, and facilitate group discussions.
• Familiarity with the problem of drinking and driving.
• Provide group substance abuse education, and guidance in other areas of participant bio-psychosocial needs.
• Communicate with District Court Probation Department, as necessary to report on progress and/or problems, etc.
• Participate with other staff members in case reviews to ensure coordinated delivery of services.
• Complete aftercare plans, discharge summaries, and discharge forms.
• Participate in staff supervision and in-service training programs.
• Document participants’ progress in the MID program.
• Abide by the Professional Staff Code of Ethics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a counseling-related discipline; extensive experience in substance use disorder counseling may be substituted for the academic requirements.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of substance use disorder counseling experience.
• Skills: Must have knowledge of self-help recovery programs.

• BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
• Personal financial management services
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.