MID Instructor (40HRS)

Gosnold•Centerville, MA

28d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

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.