Animal Assisted Therapy Coordinator

Embark Behavioral Health • Lake Ozark, MO

8d • 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 ensures operational excellence across canine welfare, student and staff safety, program culture, and service delivery. The Coordinator conducts six group therapy sessions per week, supports students and families, leads canine training, and maintains program documentation and operations. The position is full-time and on-site at 130 Calo Lane, Lake Ozark, Missouri. It reports directly to the Animal Assisted Therapy Director and includes weekend coverage as needed and participation in phone-only on-call rotations for animal emergencies.

Requirements

• Be at least 24 years old and able to pass a criminal background check.
• Hold a master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Be licensed or provisionally licensed as a therapist in Missouri with one of the listed credentials: LAMFT, LPCC, LCSW, licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD), AMFT, ASW, or APCC.
• Have documented prior experience providing therapeutic services, especially group therapy.
• Have strong communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
• Be comfortable and confident working with dogs and able to work independently.
• Be willing to work weekends as needed and be on call for animal emergencies.
• Be 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 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct six group therapy sessions per week.
• Oversee daily animal-assisted therapy operations, verify or delegate scheduled activities, support student, canine, and staff safety, and uphold 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 strong student relationships, conduct policy-compliant one-to-one interactions, participate in transitions, tours, enrollments, placement and finalization meetings, and assist with therapist and family requests.
• Update The Family Bridge with photos, posts, and blogs; maintain the EMR; 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, provide weekend coverage as needed, and participate in phone-only on-call rotations for animal emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHP plans with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave: up to six weeks fully paid 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 are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program support.

What This Job Offers

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