Bilingual Massachusetts Impaired Driving (MID) Instructor
About The Position
The Mental Health Association is hiring a bilingual English/Spanish-speaking Massachusetts Impaired Driver (MID) Instructor for BestLife’s 16-week educational program for individuals with a first-time DUI conviction. The court- or RMV-mandated program includes sixteen two-hour group sessions, a midpoint interview, and an exit interview. The instructor provides documented group and/or individual clinical services, conducts comprehensive assessments for program admission, completes midpoint evaluations and exit interviews, and participates in ongoing curriculum development. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, writing reports, and consulting with referring probation officers, courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles. The schedule is fully remote. MHA is a nonprofit organization serving Western Massachusetts through outpatient therapy, substance use recovery, supports for people with developmental disabilities or brain injuries, and residential and housing programs. BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center provides person-centered mental health and substance use treatment, including assessments, therapy, substance use and co-occurring disorder care, medication management, case coordination, and recovery support.
Requirements
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience and proficiency in understanding treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, including addiction services and resources available in the geographic area served.
- Basic knowledge of substance use and its potential negative effects on social, physical, emotional, occupational, legal, and family functioning.
- Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and cooperate as a team member.
- Familiarity and comfort conducting telehealth visits using Zoom.
- Ability to adapt to participants’ changing needs.
- Ability to engage and build respectful, collaborative relationships.
- Ability to perform well under stress and during a crisis.
- Familiarity with local community resources.
- Cheerful, outgoing personality.
Responsibilities
- Develop individuals’ confidence to articulate recovery goals and decrease their risk of recidivism.
- Work with individuals to develop and implement personal treatment and recovery goals and objectives related to addiction and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Participate as part of the overall care team when appropriate.
- Interact with individuals to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, identify patterns and stressors, and encourage growth and development.
- Share information about community resources, including self-help groups.
- Inform, train, support, and empower individuals using substance use services.
- Stay current on recovery resources and knowledge by attending trainings, participating in webinars, and reading relevant articles or books.
- Notify a supervisor immediately about an individual’s crisis, suspected illegal activity, or behavior constituting an incident.
- Complete required administrative tasks, including documentation and timesheets, and respond to information requests and phone calls promptly.
- Promote understanding of each individual’s cultural identity to support and respect the individual’s choices.
- Provide documented group and/or individual clinical services, conduct program admission assessments, complete midpoint evaluations and exit interviews, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Maintain accurate documentation, write reports, and consult with referring probation officers, courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
