Equine Therapist

American Addiction Centers•Etta, MS

10d

About The Position

The Equine Therapist facilitates equine-assisted therapy groups for patients and conducts skills assessments as part of the initial assessment process. The role develops and implements equine activity plans that are age-appropriate, consistent with patients’ growth, development, and functioning, and aligned with overall treatment plans and goals. This includes maintaining a schedule of arena and trail rides. The position also oversees daily operations of the Equine Program and Equestrian Center, including horse care and feeding, and helps ensure patient safety during equine programming. The therapist collaborates with the treatment team and other staff, maintains required clinical documentation, and participates in clinical supervision and continuing education as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Certification required, or actively working toward CEALS certification or a related certification; certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire if not already held.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google products.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Maintain current CPR and CPI certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend team meetings and keep the supervisor, therapists, and other staff informed about patient progress.
Provide required documentation of patients’ clinical courses in the approved format, including timely progress notes and other documentation.
Conduct groups and therapeutic activities as assigned by the supervisor.
Conduct individualized patient therapy.
Conduct equine groups for Residential/Resolutions program patients.
Oversee trail rides while maintaining a patient-to-staff ratio of 5:1.
Oversee and assure patient safety during equine programming.
Oversee daily operations of the Equine Program and the Equestrian Center.
Oversee the care and feeding of horses.
Participate in clinical supervision as needed.
Communicate relevant information to BHTs and other staff.
Advise the treatment team and other staff of potential problems and report problems to the appropriate supervisor.
Provide the facility with current licensure and certifications.
Participate in continuing education courses as required by licensure or certification and provide a copy to the facility.
Maintain current CPR and CPI certification.
Conduct leisure skills assessments as needed.