Adventure Therapy Manager

Calo Programs • Lake Ozark, MO

61d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Clinical Manager – Experiential and Adventure Therapy located in Lake Ozark, MO. It offers an opportunity to practice therapy in a dynamic, relational, and impactful way, moving beyond traditional therapy rooms. Therapy occurs through group challenges, outdoor experiences, and animal-assisted work, helping youth build trust, regulate, and break through. The mission is to heal generations through a holistic, family-driven model. This position is ideal for clinicians who want to stay active, build meaningful relationships, and grow into leadership within a highly engaging environment where no two days are the same.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related clinical field
• Active full or provisional LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist licensure
• Experience providing in direct therapy, including strong group work
• Experience or interest in experiential, adventure, recreational, or activity based modalities
• Comfortable with working hands-on animal-assisted therapy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Strong leadership, organization, and collaboration skills
• Drive for fostering student growth through hands-on experiential and relationship-driven interventions
• Must be 24 years of age
• Ability to pass background and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Lead experiential & adventure-based programming, including animal-assisted therapy with our canine companions, while ensuring safety and quality of care
• Provide clinical leadership through assessments, goal setting, group therapy, real-time coaching, and crisis support
• Partner with therapists, families, and care teams to coordinate treatment and support student progress
• Build strong relationships with students and staff through daily engagement, mentorship, one on one support, and campus engagement activities
• Ensure clinical documentation, compliance, and Joint Commission readiness
• Support family communication through updates, progress sharing, and key touchpoints
• Oversee program operations and logistics, including supplied, organization, and day-to-day flow

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager