Equine Therapist

Idaho Youth Ranch Inc; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off including birthday

Clinical supervision

Trauma-informed practice

Employee discount at thrift stores

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

Working with animal care team

Job summary

The Idaho Youth Ranch is seeking an Equine Therapist to support youth and families. You will conduct individual, group, and family counseling outdoors with horses, applying trauma-informed, evidence-based methods and ensuring accurate psychotherapy documentation.

The role involves age-appropriate assessments and may include evening or weekend sessions, with a strong emphasis on compassionate, client-centered care in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 oriented, evidence-based, age-appropriate techniques.
• Prepare psychotherapy documents with complete patient-care forms.
• Provide assessments aligned to age group and population; identify mental health issues.
• Occasional sessions in late afternoons/evenings or weekends based on client needs.

Education

Master’s degree in a human services field

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.