Equine Therapist
Company Name:
Elements Behavioral Health
The Ranch. .
A cool, clear river winds through the beautiful rolling hills of working horse and cattle ranch in Nunnelly, Tennessee. For those meeting the challenges of addictive and compulsive behaviors, The Ranch is a path to hope and healing. Our small resident population ensures highly individualized care while providing the community necessary for personal growth and group support. It is our commitment to foster an atmosphere of respect, love and hope that encourages and models the joy of recovery.
The Ranch offers to eligible employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days; as well as 401k options after 90 days of employment. Eligible employees also accrue two weeks vacation and six sick days annually, as well as 6 paid holidays. The Ranch recognizes our employees for the great job they do through our Ranch CARE (Communication, Awareness, Respect, and Encouragement) program and our Quarter Horse award for the departments. The Ranch also enjoys 4 events for our employees and their family members annually. This includes company picnic, Holiday Party and what we call the Barn event with campfire and hayrides. The Ranch has a gym for clients as well as employees and offers supervision hours as well as a LADAC program. We love to promote from within, if you are looking for a career. The Ranch has a referral bonus of $1000 for an employee who refers an applicant, paid after the applicant completes 90 days of full-time employment.
The Ranch is seeking a qualified and experienced Equine Therapist for our amazing residential facility.
The Clinical Specialist/Equine Therapist acts in support of the primary care of the clients, enriching the client's treatment experiences by providing specialized clinical care, including equine therapy and recreational riding.
General Qualifications :
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues
Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of equine assisted psychotherapy and has extensive experience with horses, horse handling, groundwork and riding skills instruction
Knowledge and application of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum care
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender responsive issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills
Demonstrates good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and to work independently
Maintains current certification in CPR and First Aid
Education/Experience :
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field plus two years or more of related work experience, including equine therapy and the application of 12 Step recovery experience with a dual diagnosis client population.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Elements Behavioral Health
The Ranch. .
A cool, clear river winds through the beautiful rolling hills of working horse and cattle ranch in Nunnelly, Tennessee. For those meeting the challenges of addictive and compulsive behaviors, The Ranch is a path to hope and healing. Our small resident population ensures highly individualized care while providing the community necessary for personal growth and group support. It is our commitment to foster an atmosphere of respect, love and hope that encourages and models the joy of recovery.
The Ranch offers to eligible employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days; as well as 401k options after 90 days of employment. Eligible employees also accrue two weeks vacation and six sick days annually, as well as 6 paid holidays. The Ranch recognizes our employees for the great job they do through our Ranch CARE (Communication, Awareness, Respect, and Encouragement) program and our Quarter Horse award for the departments. The Ranch also enjoys 4 events for our employees and their family members annually. This includes company picnic, Holiday Party and what we call the Barn event with campfire and hayrides. The Ranch has a gym for clients as well as employees and offers supervision hours as well as a LADAC program. We love to promote from within, if you are looking for a career. The Ranch has a referral bonus of $1000 for an employee who refers an applicant, paid after the applicant completes 90 days of full-time employment.
The Ranch is seeking a qualified and experienced Equine Therapist for our amazing residential facility.
The Clinical Specialist/Equine Therapist acts in support of the primary care of the clients, enriching the client's treatment experiences by providing specialized clinical care, including equine therapy and recreational riding.
General Qualifications :
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues
Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of equine assisted psychotherapy and has extensive experience with horses, horse handling, groundwork and riding skills instruction
Knowledge and application of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum care
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender responsive issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills
Demonstrates good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and to work independently
Maintains current certification in CPR and First Aid
Education/Experience :
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field plus two years or more of related work experience, including equine therapy and the application of 12 Step recovery experience with a dual diagnosis client population.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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