MID Intake Evaluator

Position Summary

Mental Health Association is hiring immediately for an Massachusetts Impaired Driving Intake Evaluator. The MID Intake Evaluator will work in a community behavioral health and addiction setting, providing services to individuals who have been referred to the Massachusetts Impaired Driving Program. The MID Intake Evaluator will be responsible for completing a comprehensive assessment, for court mandated or RMV referred individuals for the MID program, and other supporting documentation at first meeting; along with orienting new patients to the MID program offered in our outpatient clinic. They will work closely with our administrative assistants, clinic director, assistant clinic director, clinical supervisors and team of clinicians and MID Educators to ensure a smooth transition from enrollment to ongoing treatment. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working with the people we serve and will have clinical skills in assessment as well as experience working with a broad range of clinical presentations and age ranges.

Pay Rate:$44,000–$45,760 annually

Open Shift: 40hrs per week

Key Responsibilities

• Complete a Massachusetts standardized biopsychosocial comprehensive assessment, as well as corresponding addendums, during the first meeting.
• Complete required evidence-based screening tools, such as the nicotine assessment, Tuberculosis screening, and health risk assessment.
• Complete court evaluations letters during assessments, to be provided to probation officers and/or referral sources.
• Complete required administrative documentation, such authorizations, consents, agreements, acknowledgements and enrollment forms.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, meeting regulatory standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with our Billing Department in regard to payment options.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively participate in all licensing and accreditation processes.
• Serve as a liaison to relevant service systems, state agencies and community partners as needed. Establish and maintain relationships with local, state, federal, and private agencies and organizations to promote programs and to identify and secure potential new alliances, partnerships and funding sources.
• Pursue activities to enhance personal professional growth.  Attend conferences, classes, address groups and represent agency.  Attend/participate in statewide meetings, task forces, committees, etc. relating to area of expertise.
• Promote and integrate agency mission, values, philosophy and principles.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Clinic Director and/or Assistant Clinic Director.

About BestLife - Emotional Health & Wellness

The BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center provides compassionate, person-centered care for individuals, families, and couples facing mental health and substance use challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, our team supports both short-term needs and long-term recovery through services such as assessments, individual, group, family, and couples therapy, substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment, medication management, case coordination, and recovery support. Care is delivered by licensed clinicians and overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist, ensuring high-quality, supportive treatment every step of the way.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health and addiction field is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred; additional compensation available for bilingual candidates.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability