Equine Therapist

Boys & Girls Haven • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Position Overview: Boys & Girls Haven is seeking a therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services utilizing equine and animal-assisted modalities. This position serves youth across residential, Pre-Independent Living, Independent Living, and outpatient programs. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility based on client needs, including evenings & weekends)

Requirements

• Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements under Kentucky regulations
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing therapy to children or adolescents

Nice To Haves

• Experience with equine or animal-assisted therapy preferred
• Training in Natural Lifemanship or willingness to obtain training

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy using equine and animal-assisted modalities
• Facilitate therapeutic groups (equine and/or animal-assisted)
• Provide family therapy as clinically appropriate
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, licensing, and organizational standards
• Participate in crisis intervention and provide support as needed
• Participate in treatment team meetings
• Collaborate with residential, Pre-IL/IL, and outpatient staff to support continuity of care
• Attend clinical supervision and required staff meetings
• Engage in equine-specific consultation and ongoing professional development
• Support integration of equine/animal-assisted principles across programs

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (50% up to 6%)
• Paid Time Off, including 24 days per year (including holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees