Career Opportunities at Alina Lodge

Full-time counselor position for the male community at Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. The candidate must have either an LCADC, LPC, LCSW, or a CADC and possess at least two years of experience as a clinician in an organization providing services to populations seeking drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Master’s degree preferred Bachelor’s degree required, with experience in Twelve Step programs. Candidates must have strong computer skills and experience and electronic medical record documentation.

Job responsibilities include: perform bio-psychosocial interviews, diagnostic evaluations, individual counseling, lectures, crisis intervention, group counseling, and therapy to support the female population during long-term treatment in a non-permissive setting. Participate in treatment team conferences, work with family members, referral sources, legal representatives, et al.

Excellent Benefits.

Please email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org | Fax: 908-362-1486

Please email cover letter and resume to:

humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org
fax: 908-362-1486

Part time & full tine facilitator position at Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. Job duties include creating a customer-friendly environment consistent with Alina Lodge care model, monitor and be accountable for all members of the community, assure they are safely accounted for where they are supposed to be, on time, and in compliance with Alina Lodge rules and regulations, report verbally and in writing any unusual mental or physical behavior among the students to the person in charge and appropriate clinical staff, act upon emergency situations until the proper supervision assistance can be obtained, be a visible and present representative of the staff that will deter negative behavior, redirect negative behavior and report negative behavior, objectively prioritize and manage tasks throughout the day independently, and manage the student population in all areas of daily routine and assist with any and all general operations of the day to day function of the Lodge, as needed.

A qualified candidate will demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, representatives, fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff of the facility, and support the mission to provide consistent quality care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. They will demonstrate strong, healthy professional boundaries, the ability to disassociate from personal feelings and remain objective and ethical and will protect the physical safety and confidentiality of the students of Alina Lodge.

Please email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org | Fax: 908-362-1486

Alina Lodge is looking for experienced cooks and kitchen staff, and will train individuals interested in Part Time Kitchen work. Job duties include creating a customer-friendly environment consistent with the Alina Lodge care model, professional food service of Alina Lodge students, staff and guests, safely preparing food for meals and snacks throughout the day, cleaning the kitchen and all kitchen appliances and utensils, cleaning the serving lines, and all other duties as directed.

A qualified candidate will demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, representatives, fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff of the facility, and support the mission to provide consistent quality care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. They will demonstrate strong, healthy professional boundaries, the ability to disassociate from personal feelings and remain objective and ethical and will protect the physical safety and confidentiality of the students of Alina Lodge.

Please email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org | Fax: 908-362-1486

Part time driver position at Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. Job duties include creating a customer-friendly environment consistent with Alina Lodge care model, safe handling of the company fleet vehicles, safely transporting Alina Lodge students to and from appointments, monitor and be accountable for students while they are offsite with the driver, redirect students from engaging in behavior not permitted when they are in the vehicle or offsite, and in compliance with Alina Lodge rules and regulations, report verbally and in writing any unusual mental or physical behavior among the students to the person in charge and appropriate clinical staff, act upon emergency situations until the proper supervision assistance can be obtained, be a visible and present representative of the staff that will deter negative behavior, redirect negative behavior and report negative behavior, objectively prioritize and manage tasks throughout the day independently, report any vehicle issues, clean and maintain the interior of the company fleet vehicles, and assist with any and all general operations of the day to day function of the Lodge, as needed, such as dropping off or picking up mail.

A qualified candidate will demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, representatives, fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff of the facility, and support the mission to provide consistent quality care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. They will demonstrate strong, healthy professional boundaries, the ability to disassociate from personal feelings and remain objective and ethical and will protect the physical safety and confidentiality of the students of Alina Lodge.

Please email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org | Fax: 908-362-1486

Educational: Registered Nurse with Licensure in State of New Jersey or current LPN in the State of New Jersey. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or an accredited vocational school of nursing.

Experience: Special work in alcoholism and/or drug therapy preferred, but not required. Basic knowledge of computers preferred.

Other: Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Must currently Possess a valid certification for CPR/AED or be willing and able to Obtain such certification within a reasonable period following hire. Must be physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, implements and evaluates the nursing care of all students. Assists with the therapeutic program for all components of the inpatient addiction of recovery program.

• Assesses student and identifies nursing problems; performs luggage search

• Establishes priorities and set student goals congruent with other therapies

• Communicates care plan through Kardex, shift report and conferences.

• Protects student’s rights and confidentiality.

• Plans nursing standards designed to meet therapeutic goals and student needs including patient education, with the Nursing Director, Clinical Director and Counselors.

• Evaluates student responses to program and reports to physician(s) and counselors any objective and subjective observations of student behavior.

• Delegates nursing actions to insure maximal utilization of resources.

• Performs nursing actions requiring highly specialized skills

• Utilities ancillary departments for specialized student needs.

• Plans a therapeutic environment; maintains a clean and orderly department.

• Increases professional knowledge by reading professional journals and books and attending nursing in-services, staff meetings and continuing education programs

• Participates, as indicated, in the therapy program of the departments.

• Assists in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment for family members.

• Assists Family Director or his designate with admission of family members and the search of their luggage and valuables.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment approach required for the dually diagnosed.

• Performs any other functions assigned by the Charge Nurse within the level of his/her competence.

• Demonstrates good student management skills, interacts appropriately with student treating him/her at all times with dignity and respect.

• Promotes and encourages a cooperative working relationship within the department and other departments.

• Other duties as assigned/ directed by immediate supervisor.

• Provides day to day care of patients by: monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms; administering IV’s and IM’s as prescribed; administering prescribed medications ordered by the doctor; maintaining the patients daily chart according to TJC standards; evaluating the effectiveness of care and making adjustments accordingly.

• Maintains patient files by: completing nursing assessments on clients admitted to detox; making relevant entries to patient files; monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition using computerized documentation; completing discharge assessments and paperwork as required.

• Monitors patient’s comfort level and does whatever possible to help them through the detox transition period.

• Assists the physician as needed during medical history interview exams.

• Is passionate and thorough about safety in the workplace and abides by all drug reconciliation protocols set forth by and Little Hill foundation and TJC.

Qualifications: RN or LPN

Please email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@littlehillfoundation.org | Fax: 908-362-1486