MID Instructor- Bilingual/Portguese (40HRS) at Gosnold – Centerville, Massachusetts

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.

• 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.