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

Christian Children's Home of Ohio; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $500 Employment bonus

Flexibility in scheduling

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Christian Children's Home of Ohio seeks an Equine Therapist to provide mental health services through interaction with horses. The ideal candidate will have an Ohio license in Social Work or Counseling and over 5 years of experience with horses. Responsibilities include facilitating assessments, treatment planning, and adhering to the organization’s core values. The role offers benefits including a flexible schedule and an employment bonus. Candidates must be 21 or older and able to meet background check requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with and riding horses.
• Must be physically able to ride and handle horses weighing up to 2000 pounds.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide equine‑assisted and non‑equine‑assisted mental health services.
• Facilitate mental health assessments and accurate diagnoses.
• Complete treatment plans in collaboration with client.

Skills

Experience with horses

Ohio license in Social Work (LSW) or Counseling (LPC)

General understanding of barn management

Natural Lifemanship certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Master's in Counseling

Job description

Come join the amazing team at One Heart Stables, the equine program of Encompass Christian Counseling. The Equine Therapist provides hope and healing through interaction with horses and compassionate mental health care that promotes healthy connection to self and others.

Rewards

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

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

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.

This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all of the following: background checks (fingerprints required), drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National sex offender search, Ohio (and other states of residence) Alleged Perpetrator Search, as well as other checks as required by our licensing agency.

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. EOE.