Employment Opportunities
With just over 80 employees in a dynamic and growing inpatient treatment program, the Healing Lodge enjoys a fairly stable workforce retaining 83% of regular staff in 2011. As a tribal program, preference in hiring of Native Americans is strongly supported, with nearly 50% of staff being Native American or descendants. The remaining staff are strongly representative of other minorities including African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and of Hispanic descent.
Currently open positions include:
New! Administrative Accounting Assistant
This key administrative position is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and other administrative functions including meeting planning, travel arrangements and taking meeting minutes. See the complete job description for more details about this great position. First round of interviews will be selected on Friday, February 24, 2012.
Updated 2/14/2012 Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Professional - Primary Case Management - Job Description
Current opening for a Master's Level Mental Health Professional with CDP/CDPT to provide primary substance abuse treatment case management and supportive mental health services for our program. Open until filled.
Updated 2/14/2012 Current openings for Male Skills Coaches to be available on-call
We need several male Skills Coaches available to provide mentoring and monitoring of our male residents. Our adolescents are very active, and we need adults who are passionate about working with teenagers to help make their treatment experience the best it can be. Please see the information below about the Skills Coach positions and submit your applications for interviews to be scheduled soon.
Employment applications are accepted for open positions. All applicants need to review our Drug Free Work Place Policy and submit the Acknowledgement Form (the last page) with their application. We keep job applications on file for six months and review them regularly when we have a position available.
Following is a brief summary of the types of positions we have at the Healing Lodge.
Counselors
Chemical Dependency Professionals: Case management for the residents is handled by Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDPs) who are licensed by the State of Washington. They provide the majority of counseling services for residents including developing individualized treatment plans, individual counseling on a weekly basis, group counseling throughout the week, and aftercare planning for when the residents complete their stay at the Healing Lodge. When appropriate, Chemical Dependency Professional Trainees (CDPTs) are employed under the supervision of CDPs while meeting their required experience hours prior to achieving their full CDP credential.
Mental Health Counselors: Each of the three treatment programs have mental health counselors available to support mental health needs that are identified prior to admission, but are stable enough to allow the resident to focus primarily on their drug and/or alcohol issues. Mental Health Counselors are licensed by the State of Washington Department of Health and include Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) or Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs).
Family Counselor: A family counselor is on staff to focus on the residents' family dynamics and to work with the families to find healthy ways to deal with issues that may be contributing to the youth's addictions. When willing, families are welcome to participate in family counseling to help prepare for the youth's return home.
Advanced Aftercare Counselor: The Advanced After Counselor begins working with the residents and their counseling team soon after admission to identify adults and professionals at home that can support the youth's sobriety when they complete their treatment stay.
Skills Coaches
Skills Coaches make up the largest contingent of staff and are responsible for helping the residents to develop strong daily living skills and to practice coping techniques like Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) to deal with isses that arise throughout their treatment stay. Through shift work (Days 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; Swing 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm; and Sunrise 11:00 pm to 7:30 am) they keep the residents on track with thier treatment program and provide a variety of recreation and additional program activities like drama, dance (traditional Native American and other forms), drumming, singing, basketball, running, baseball, volleyball, flag football, and many more. Responsible for monitoring the residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it is a demanding position which allows Skills Coaches to use their personal talents and interests with the youth to make sure that they have a rewarding experience while at the Healing Lodge. Full-time, part-time and on-call positions are available. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, valid driver's license and clean driving history, and a desire to work with and enjoy our adolescents. Transporting residents in company vehicles to medical/dental appointments and to enjoy activities around the Spokane area, applicants must be 25 years of age or older in order to be covered by company insurance. Occassionally, younger applicants will be considered.
On-Call Skills Coaches provide coverage for any Full Time Skills Coaches when they take time off either by scheduling time off like for vacations, or unexpected time off like illness. We provide training for On-Call Skills Coaches, although there is no guarantee of hours because we cannot reasonably predict when staff weill need to take time off. We require On-Calls to call in every day to let us know of their availability.
Culture Specialists
Two full-time Culture Specialists, one male and one female, work closely with the residents to explore their cultural heritage and provide activities introducing all residents to Native American culture. As an integral part of the treatment team, their expertise and insight around culture infiltrates all aspects of treatment. Cultural activities include Sweat Lodge, Drumming, Singing, arts and crafts, and for those youth that choose to participate, a Rite of Passage can be included towards the completion of their treatment stay.
Administration
Executive Director: Supervises the Executive Management Team that includes the Financial Director, Clinic Director, and Special Projects Manager/Human Resources Generalist. Appointed by the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is fully responsible for all aspects of operating the treatment facility and programs as well as implementing the Strategic Plan, funding, contracts, and public relations.
Financial Director: The Financial Director supervises the Administrative Accounting Assistant and assures that appropriate budgets are set and implemented each year, financial reports are completed within required time lines, audits are completed, and oversees all financial controls for the Healing Lodge. Financial functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and investments are all managed under the direction of the Financial Director.
Special Projects Manager/Human Resources Generalist: This position supports the hiring and management of all staff, provides education and support to all supervisory staff, and works on Special Projects under the direction of the Executive Director.
Administrative Accounting Assistant: Supports financial functions including accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
Other Positions
Clinic Director: The Clinic Director supervises the three Program Managers, Cultural Specialists, medical staff, Family Counselor, Advanced Aftercare Counselor, school staff, training staff, and other program staff that provide services to all of the residents. The Clinic Director is a member of the Executive Management Team for the facility and assures that all programming meets regulatory requirements.
Clinical File/Compliance Manager: Works with the Clinic Director and Program Managers to assure that resident files and program components meet compliance standards as outlined by federal regulations, state regulations, and accreditation standards. Provides training in documentation and supervises practicum students.
Program Managers: Each of the three treatment programs is run by a Program Manager who provides the clinical supervision of the program counselors (CDPs and mental health counselors) and Skills Coaches. They establish the curriculum for the program, coordinate staffing, and make sure that the residents under their charge are receiving the best progamming possible. In addition, the Program Managers are CDPs who also carry a small case load.
Admissions Coordinator: Working with referants, parents, and other concerned adults, the Admissions Coordinator is a critical position that oversees the screening process as determined by the objectives of the individual programs offered. The Admissions Coordinator is assisted by the Treatment Secretary who, together as a team, work diligently to help get the youth into the program.
Food Service: The Healing Lodge provides 3 meals a day and snacks to residents 365 days a year. The Food Services Manager and three full-time Food Service Workers make sure that the food is both nutritious and delicious, meeting federal and state food service guidelines.
Maintenance & Housekeeping: The Facility Coordinator works with a Facility Technician, Day Porter and Housekeeper to keep the facility clean and in good working order.
