Equine Therapist

Idaho Youth Ranch; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Clinical supervision

Trauma-informed care

Thrift store discount

Training opportunities

Team oriented culture

Animal care team

Job summary

The Idaho Youth Ranch seeks an Equine Therapist to support youth and families through counseling sessions, outdoors work with horses, and trauma-informed care. You will conduct individual, group, and family therapy, prepare psychotherapy documents, and perform age‑appropriate assessments in alignment with our mission to nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

Must have a Master’s in a human services field and be licensed in Idaho.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human services (social work, counseling, psychology or family therapy).
• Licensed as LMSW/LCSW/LMAFT/LMFT/LPC/LCPC or PhD in Idaho.
• A valid Idaho driver’s license or ability to obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Be at least 25 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Utilize trauma‑informed, evidence‑based techniques appropriate for age.
• Prepare psychotherapy documents and ensure mental health forms are complete.
• Provide assessments aligned with age group and population.
• Schedule sessions in late afternoons/evenings or weekends as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed

Assessments

Documentation

Client communication

Education

Master’s degree in human services (SW/CSW/psychology/therapy)

Job description

Description

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

How will you impact our mission?

Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As an Equine Therapist, you will be directly involved in nurturing the hope, healing, and resilience for youth and families of Idaho. You will have the opportunity to work outdoors and with horses while providing important therapeutic sessions.

Our Equine Therapists:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions


• Utilize therapeutic techniques that are trauma oriented, evidence-based, and age appropriate


• Prepare psychotherapy documents encompassing all patient care and ensures mental health forms are complete and accurate


• Provide assessments that are consistent with the age group and population involved, demonstrates full understanding, and identifies mental health issues


• May have scheduled sessions in the late afternoon/evenings or on weekends, as scheduling is dependent on the needs and availability of the client

Must haves:

• Master’s degree in a human services field: social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy


• Licensed as LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD


• A valid Idaho’s driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire, as a condition of continued employment


• Be at least 25 years of age

What do we offer?

In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages:

• A 401(k) match


• Paid time off, including a birthday holiday!


• Supportive, knowledgeable clinical supervision


• Trauma informed practice that stays on the forefront of best/evidence based practices


• An employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores


• Opportunities to learn and pursue trainings in a variety of treatment modalities


• Working in a fun, caring and compassionate environment that focuses on the culture of supporting youth and families


• Working with incredible animal team members and seeing the positive outcomes and success stories happen in front of your eyes

This position would work 16 hours a week, days to be determined based on client need and schedules.

Why unite with us?

Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.

As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.