Animal Assisted Therapy Coordinator

Calo Programs • Lake Ozark, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Assisted Therapy Clinical Coordinator delivers high-quality, trauma-informed programming within the Calo Animal Assisted Therapy model. The role supports operational excellence across program areas, including canine welfare, student and staff safety, program culture, compliance, and service delivery. The Coordinator reports directly to the Animal Assisted Therapy Director.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with canines, students, and families, and a strong understanding of the Calo CASA model, developmental science, and brain-based therapeutic practices. The role requires a customer-first mindset in supporting referents, parents, employees, and students, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills to promote positive treatment experiences, outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction. The Coordinator conducts six group therapy sessions per week and helps manage daily animal-assisted therapy operations, canine training and care, student engagement, documentation, communications, supplies, and flexible operational coverage.

Requirements

• At least 24 years old.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist in Missouri as one of the following: Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Documented prior experience providing therapeutic services, especially group therapy.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
• Comfortable and confident working with dogs.
• Able to work independently.
• Willing to work weekends as needed and be on call for animal emergencies.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; carry objects with full arm mobility; lift up to 45 pounds; and bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch as required for Safe Crisis Management (SCM) procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with canines, students, and families.
• Strong understanding of the Calo CASA model, developmental science, and brain-based therapeutic practices.
• A customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct six group therapy sessions per week.
• Oversee daily animal-assisted therapy operations by verifying or delegating scheduled activities, supporting student, canine, and staff safety, and upholding program culture and compliance standards.
• Create and facilitate team, individual, and emergency canine training sessions; provide in-the-moment coaching and support therapist-requested sessions.
• Build relationships with students; conduct policy-compliant one-to-one interactions; participate in transitions, tours, enrollments, and placement/finalization meetings; and assist with therapist and family requests.
• Update The Family Bridge with photos, posts, and blogs; maintain the electronic medical record; record critical issues; respond to emails and calls; and produce newsletters.
• Respond to crisis calls, administer canine treatments and rehabilitation, ensure proper waste management, maintain clean and organized therapy spaces, and safely handle dogs.
• Stock grooming and cleanup supplies, organize the canine office, and oversee supply ordering, pickup, and inventory management.
• Work independently in fast-paced situations, cover weekend shifts as needed, and participate in phone-only on-call rotations for animal emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with PPO and HDHP plan options, HSA eligibility, and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability coverage are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time