Career Opportunities at Alina Lodge

Responsibilities:

• Creates a customer-friendly environment consistent with Little Hill Foundation - Alina Lodge care model. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, representatives, fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff of the facility. Supports the mission to provide consistent quality care services in a professional, caring, and responsive environment.
• Manages the following departments by communicating to and thorugh their respective supervisors of each department, creating and executing protocols and policies for each department, overseeing the budget for each department and ensuring these departments are fully staffed, trained, compliant and satisfactorily functioning;
  • Facilitation
  • Transportation
  • Dietary (Kitchen)
  • Building and Grounds (Maintenance)
  • Custodial (Housekeeping)
  • I.T. (Information Technology Coordinator)
  • Front Office and Records Administration
• Oversees subcontractor for IT services
• Designated the Emergency Management Officer
• Manages all Join Commission, CARF and State communications and reviews as they pertain to the office of Emergency Management and the Environment of Care.
• Maintains all records in regard to this office and the accrediting bodies responsible for certification.
• Assures compliance in regard to this office and the accrediting bodies responsible for certification.
• Schedules, documents, and conducts all emergency drills, policies, and reportable events.
• Remains knowledgeable and informed on ongoing changes and developments in Quality Assurance and accrediting and regulatory standards in regard to this office.
• Seeks and implements solutions to complex problems at the facility.
• Active role in projects and events involving, affiliated with or held at any LHF facility.
• Purchase, monitor and maintain condition of furnishings and supplies of patient dormitories and facility.
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and service contractors pertaining to function of facility, patient services and appropriate departments.
• Purchase, monitor and maintain patient recreational and gym equipment
• Produce and maintain up-to-date materials for training, orientating and implementing appropriate personnel
• Fulfills the duties of the Assistant to the Executive Director
• Maintains records of Quality Assurance activities:
  • Receives all Problem Identification and Resolution Reports
  • Keeps current a Problem Identification Log that outlines each Problem Identification and Resolution Report Received
  • Collects data from appropriate sources for Patient Care Monitoring Log.
  • Sets up agenda for Quality Assurance meetings.
  • Maintains minutes of Quality Assurance meetings.
  • Makes quarterly report of Quality Assurance activities to submit to the Board of Trustees.
• Serves on assigned committees
• Informs Quality Assurance Committee of any changes in regulatory standards
• Conducts regular site inspections and addresses physical plant issues
• Assists in monitoring risk management activities
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Educational: College degree preferred. 5+ years experience in related field.

Experience: In alcohol-related fields: thorough knowledge of Join Commission, CARF and State Regulations. Experience managing several or large teams of people and projects in a variety of departments. Experience writing and implementing policy.

Other:

• Computer literacy and technical aptitude
• Understanding of a variety of cloud/web and software-based applications.
• Organizational management skills
• Delegation and management skills
• Must be stable in own lifestyle and remain objective and open-minded in relationship to group or individuals

Excellent Benefits.

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

Full-time counselor position for the female / male community at Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. Master's degree required. 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. Applicant must have a working knowledge of or experience in Twelve Step programs. Candidates must have strong computer skills and experience and electronic medical record documentation. Must work a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday schedule.

Job responsibilities & core functions include:

• Perform Bio-Psychosocial Interviews
• Diagnostic Evaluations
• Counseling
  • Individual
  • Group
  • Family
• Crisis Intervention
• Screening, Intake, and Assessments
• Treatment Planning
• Orientation
• Case Management
• Guest Education
• Lectures
• Referral
• Consultation
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• 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@alinalodge.org | Fax: 908-362-1486

Educational: Registered Nurse with Licensure 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 guests.
• Assists with the therapeutic program for all components of the inpatient Alina Lodge treatment program.
• Assesses guests and identifies nursing problems; performs luggage search.
• Establishes priorities and set guest goals congruent with other therapies.
• Communicates care plan through Kardex, shift report and conferences.
• Protects guest's rights and confidentiality.
• Plans nursing standards designed to meet therapeutic goals and guest needs including guest education, with the Nursing Director, Clinical Director and Counselors.
• Evaluates guest responses to program and reports to physician(s) and counselors any objective and subjective observations of guest behavior.
• Delegates nursing actions to insure maximal utilization of resources.
• Performs nursing actions requiring highly specialized skills
• Utilities ancillary departments for specialized guest 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 department’s programming.
• Assists in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment for family members.
• Assists Family Director or their 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 guest management skills, interacts appropriately with guests, always treating them with dignity and respect.
• Promotes and encourages a cooperative working relationship within the department and other departments.
• Provides day to day care of guest by: monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms; administering IV’s and IM’s as prescribed; administering prescribed medications ordered by the doctor; maintaining the guests daily chart according to TJC standards; evaluating the effectiveness of care and making adjustments accordingly.
• Maintains guest files by: completing nursing assessments on clients admitted to detox; making relevant entries to guest files; monitoring, recording and communicating guest condition using computerized documentation; completing discharge assessments and paperwork as required.
• Monitors guest’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 Alina Lodge and TJC.
• Other duties as assigned/ directed by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications: RN

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

Reports to: Executive Director who will conduct a formal, written evaluation at least once each year.

Responsibilities:

• Creates a customer-friendly environment consistent with Alina Lodge care model. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, representatives, fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff of the facility. Supports the mission to provide consistent quality care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment.
• Operate the switchboard, which entails screening calls, taking messages and recording telephone numbers.
• Greet new guests and other visitors who come to the Lodge.
• Prepare Sunday conference list and transmit to Family Program Director.
• Sign for packages received. Sort guests’ mail by counselor.
• Notify staff of arrival of scheduled students and guests for appointments.
• Checks students outgoing mail against approved list. Stamps appropriate mail and records student postage used.
• Sort students’ incoming mail against approved list.
• Maintain Counselor list of assigned guests.
• Maintain guest list and distribute accordingly.
• Maintain daily census and email update accordingly.
• Maintains appointment lists for hair stylist and other professional appointments.
• Maintains Birthday/Anniversary list of guests and staff.
• Operates the postage meter and maintains log of guest postage purchased.
• Scheduling of drivers.
• Orders office supplies as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Educational: High school graduate or higher.

Experience: One year switchboard technique along with secretarial/computer training.

Other:

• Must have ability to multitask and manage multiple schedules (guest, clinical and transportation)
• Must be proficient and courteous.
• Must dress professionally and be organized.
• Must have computer experience including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to meet and greet people.
• Must be stable in own lifestyle and remain objective and open-minded in relation to groups or individuals.

Excellent Benefits.

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

Part time & full time Behavioral Health Technician 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 guests to the person in charge and appropriate clinical staff
• Act upon emergency situations until the proper supervision and 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 guest population in all areas of daily routine.
• Assist with 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 guests, their families, 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. They will protect the physical safety and confidentiality of the guests of Alina Lodge.

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

Full-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 guests to and from appointments
• Monitor and be accountable for guests while they are offsite with the driver
• Redirect guests 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 guests 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.
• Assist with 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 guests, 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. They will protect the physical safety and confidentiality of the guests of Alina Lodge.

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