Remote Impaired Driving Education Instructor

MHA (Mental Health Association); Chicopee (MA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center in Massachusetts seeks a MID Instructor to deliver court- or RMV-mandated driver alcohol education, perform initial adult assessments, and complete mid-point and exit interviews.

The MID Program is 16 weeks long, with sixteen 2-hour group sessions, and requires collaboration with probation officers, courts, and the DMV; schedule is fully remote with flexible hours; pay is $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field OR independent licensure.
• Experience and proficiency in substance use disorder treatment and recovery.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use disorders and their impact on functioning across social, physical, emotional, occupational, legal, and family domains.
• Support participants in identifying, articulating, and working toward recovery goals while reducing risk of recidivism.
• Assist individuals in setting and implementing treatment and recovery goals for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Assess participant needs, identify stressors and patterns, discuss challenges, and encourage personal growth and self-efficacy.
• Participate collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate, support, and empower participants by sharing information on community resources, recovery supports, and self-help groups.
• Maintain current knowledge of recovery-oriented practices through trainings, webinars, and professional development.
• Complete required documentation and administrative tasks, promptly report crises or incidents, and promote respect for each individual's cultural identity.

Job description

BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center in Massachusetts seeks a MID Instructor to deliver court- or RMV-mandated driver alcohol education, perform initial adult assessments, and complete mid-point and exit interviews.

The MID Program is 16 weeks long, with sixteen 2-hour group sessions, and requires collaboration with probation officers, courts, and the DMV; schedule is fully remote with flexible hours; pay is $25–$30 per hour.