Equine Therapist

Idaho Youth Ranch • Coeur d'Alene, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equine Therapist provides therapeutic services to youth and families of Idaho, contributing to the Idaho Youth Ranch mission of nurturing hope, healing, and resilience. The role involves conducting counseling sessions outdoors and around horses in a supportive, trauma-informed clinical environment. No horse experience is needed. This is an on-call position with no guaranteed hours, and some sessions may take place in the late afternoon or evening depending on client needs and availability. Candidates must be within a reasonable distance of the Idaho location.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.
• Licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD.
• A valid Idaho driver’s license, or obtain one within 15 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Be at least 25 years of age.
• Be within a reasonable distance of the Idaho location.

Nice To Haves

• No horse experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Use trauma-oriented, evidence-based, and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Prepare psychotherapy documentation encompassing patient care and ensure mental health forms are complete and accurate.
• Provide assessments appropriate to the age group and population, demonstrate understanding, and identify mental health issues.

Benefits

• Supportive, knowledgeable clinical supervision.
• Trauma-informed practice using current best and evidence-based practices.
• Employee discount on purchases at the organization’s thrift stores.
• Paid opportunities to learn and pursue training in treatment modalities including EAGALA, EMDR, and CBT.
• Fun, caring, and compassionate team environment focused on supporting youth and families.
• Collaboration with IYR Case Managers and Equine Specialists.
• Work with a team of more than 20 horses in an outdoor setting.
• The employer is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and can partner with loan providers to review options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time