What are the responsibilities and job description for the DUI Instructor position at Universal Community Health System?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a DUI Instructor and play a vital role in promoting safe driving practices and supporting individuals in overcoming substance-related challenges. In this engaging role, you will deliver educational programs, conduct assessments, and provide counseling to help clients meet legal requirements and achieve lasting behavioral change. Your expertise will empower individuals to make responsible decisions, ultimately contributing to safer communities. This paid position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in behavioral health and addiction counseling.
Duties
- Deliver comprehensive DUI education courses, including classroom instruction and practical driving assessments, aligned with state regulations and best practices.
- Conduct client evaluations, including intake assessments, behavioral analysis, and risk assessments using evidence-based tools such as DSM-5 criteria and ICD coding standards.
- Provide motivational interviewing and behavioral therapy techniques to motivate clients toward positive change and responsible decision-making.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA standards, including medical records, progress notes, and treatment plans within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies tailored for diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Manage crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring client safety through effective crisis management protocols and behavioral health interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on case management plans, ensuring comprehensive client care that addresses co-occurring disorders such as PTSD or mental health conditions.
Experience
- Proven experience working with individuals with substance use disorders in clinical or community settings, including home & community care or hospital environments.
- Strong background in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and evidence-based addiction counseling.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and data collection methods for research or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria and performing client assessments in mental health or behavioral health contexts.
- Knowledge of crisis management techniques, trauma-informed care approaches, and working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to utilize EMR/EHR platforms efficiently while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated skills in group facilitation, client communication, case management, and behavior management strategies for clients with co-occurring disorders.
This position is ideal for motivated professionals eager to make a difference through education and counseling while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health services related to addiction recovery and mental health support.
Pay: $24.32 - $25.60 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vidalia, GA 30474
Salary : $24 - $26