MID Instructor- Bilingual/Portguese (40HRS)

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 and be bilingual in English and Portguese.

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 .