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Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist

Quick overview

The therapist will provide trauma-informed, equine-assisted therapy to children and families while managing clinical documentation and court reporting. They are also responsible for coordinating with equine professionals and participating in peer supervision to ensure effective treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a counseling-related field and possess at least two years of post-master's experience in child and family services. Active professional licensure and superior comfort with horses are mandatory requirements for this role.

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Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As an Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team, supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.

How Your Role Makes a Difference
Meet pre-defined and stipulated billable hours of minimum hour requirements per week in the office as defined by supervisor and program expectations;
Complete and report on client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards;
Responsible for coordinating scheduling horse and Equine Professional if applicable;
Apply trauma-informed and attachment-based modalities into the equine relationship;
Views and treats psychological and behavioral disorders through a trauma lens by intentionally using horse physiology to assist with regulation;
Provide reports and testimony in court, as requested;
Present cases to the peer supervision group and receive feedback and suggested treatment modifications;
Provide clinical supervision and instruction to student interns, as requested;
Develop groups that provide innovative services to the agency and community;
Participate in professional networking and public relations to further promote the Counseling Department;
Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress;
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts;
Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy;
Conduct weekly sessions with clients and/or families or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan;
Establish and maintain referral and community resources;

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Education reimbursement
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Group term life insurance
Wellness program
403(b) retirement plan

What Will Make You Successful
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study from an accredited college;
At least two (2) years of post-master’s program experience in child and family services or counseling;
Superior comfort with horses and horse-handling abilities;
Understanding equine temperament and how this ever-changing reality can be used to invite therapy clients into a better understanding of their own needs and skills;
Prior work experience with co-occurring disorder treatment, preferred;
Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of Counseling/Therapy as acquired through a master’s level degree;
Active professional licensure in the state of the work location;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms;
Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served;
Natural Lifemanship certification, preferred;
Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
Possess an ability to successfully pass Bethany Christian Services Counseling credentialing process;
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

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