Equine Therapist: Outdoor Therapy for Youth Healing

Idaho Youth Ranch; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) match

Employee discount

Job summary

Idaho Youth Ranch seeks an Equine Therapist to help nurture hope, healing, and resilience for youth and families. You will work outdoors around horses, delivering important therapeutic sessions as part of a compassionate team.

The role involves assessments, individualized treatment plans, and direct counseling, with some evening or weekend sessions based on client needs. A strong clinical background and licensure in Idaho are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in direct clinical practice human services field (e.g., social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, or very closely related field) is required.
• Idaho State Licensure associated with the degree, or ability to obtain prior to hire: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT.
• A valid Idaho driver's license or ability to obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Be at least 25 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews to identify needs and formulate diagnostic impressions.
• Develop treatment plans and recommended services in collaboration with the client and family.
• Provide direct counseling to individuals, families, and/or groups.
• May have scheduled sessions in late afternoons/evenings or weekends depending on client needs.

Education

Master's degree in direct clinical practice human services field

Job description

Idaho Youth Ranch seeks an Equine Therapist to help nurture hope, healing, and resilience for youth and families. You will work outdoors around horses, delivering important therapeutic sessions as part of a compassionate team.

The role involves assessments, individualized treatment plans, and direct counseling, with some evening or weekend sessions based on client needs. A strong clinical background and licensure in Idaho are required.