Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist

Bethany Christian Services USA • Cumru Township, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. As an Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team, supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study from an accredited college
• At least two (2) years of post-master’s program experience in child and family services or counseling
• Superior comfort with horses and horse-handling abilities
• Understanding equine temperament and how this ever-changing reality can be used to invite therapy clients into a better understanding of their own needs and skills
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of Counseling/Therapy as acquired through a master’s level degree
• Active professional licensure in the state of the work location
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Possess an ability to successfully pass Bethany Christian Services Counseling credentialing process
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience with co-occurring disorder treatment
• Natural Lifemanship certification

Responsibilities

• Meet pre-defined and stipulated billable hours of minimum hour requirements per week in the office as defined by supervisor and program expectations
• Complete and report on client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards
• Responsible for coordinating scheduling horse and Equine Professional if applicable
• Apply trauma-informed and attachment-based modalities into the equine relationship
• Views and treats psychological and behavioral disorders through a trauma lens by intentionally using horse physiology to assist with regulation
• Provide reports and testimony in court, as requested
• Present cases to the peer supervision group and receive feedback and suggested treatment modifications
• Provide clinical supervision and instruction to student interns, as requested
• Develop groups that provide innovative services to the agency and community
• Participate in professional networking and public relations to further promote the Counseling Department
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts
• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy
• Conduct weekly sessions with clients and/or families or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources
• Participate in on-call system as dictated by program needs, if required
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete trainings as required by funding sources, by attending conferences, seminars and journal reading
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

What This Job Offers

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