Mental Health Counselor (Equine-Assisted Therapy) (PT/FT)

Christian Children's Home of Ohio • Canaan Township, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equine Therapist provides hope and healing through interaction with horses and compassionate mental health care that promotes healthy connection to self and others.

Requirements

• Ohio license in Social Work (LSW) or Counseling (LPC) required, in addition to the education required to obtain each license (Bachelors or Masters in Social Work | Masters in Counseling). Independent license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with and riding horses, including a fundamental understanding of behaviors and psyche of horses, including, but not limited to grooming, saddling and riding in the Western and/or English discipline(s).
• Must be physically able to ride and handle horses weighing up to 2000 pounds, and of various sizes.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds regularly and more, on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of barn management and general equine health is strongly preferred.
• Natural Lifemanship certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to CCHO's statement of faith and code of conduct. Treat others with Christ-like attitude, while helping them experience their worth in Christ, and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness.
• TEAM first.
• Provide equine-assisted and non-equine-assisted mental health services in individual or group settings.
• Facilitate mental health assessments, providing accurate diagnoses.
• Complete treatment plans in collaboration with client.
• Submit all clinical documentation, notes, and paperwork according to agency standards/requirements - typically, no less than weekly.
• Participate in peer review and other quality-improvement activities, such as supervision.
• Ensure personal productivity/expectations standards are met.
• Candidates for most jobs must be 21 or older to apply.
• References, background checks, and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates.
• Direct care positions will require a pre-employment physical, as required by our licensing agency.
• Must be able to commute reliably for all on-site positions.
• Some roles require a valid Ohio driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Benefits

• Up to $500 Employment bonus - paid within 60 days of employment
• Flexibility in scheduling
• 401(k) with employer match, upon eligibility
• Medical/dental/vision, life/disability, PTO, paid holidays, and more (for full-time)

What This Job Offers

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