Massachusetts Impaired Driving Instructor (MID)

About the role

The Massachusetts Impaired Driver (MID) Instructor provides group and/or individual clinical services to patients mandated by Court or RMV to complete the driver alcohol education program. The MID Instructor completes initial adult comprehensive assessments for program admission, mid-point evaluations, and exit interviews for each participant. Additionally, the instructor participates in ongoing curriculum development and provides documentation and consultation with probation officers, courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use disorders and their impact on social, physical, emotional, occupational, legal, and family functioning
• Support participants in identifying, articulating, and working toward recovery goals while reducing risk of recidivism
• Affirm individuals in setting and implementing treatment and recovery goals for substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Affirm participant needs, identify stressors and patterns, discuss challenges, and encourage personal growth and self-efficacy
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team
• Share 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

Requirements

• Applicants MUST reside in one of the following to be eligible: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field OR independent licensure
• Experience and proficiency in substance use disorder treatment and recovery, including knowledge of addiction services and local resources
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred