What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine-Facilitated Adolescent Psychotherapist position at Blue Signal Search?
Equine-Facilitated Adolescent Psychotherapist
Our client is an organization committed to creating a fostering and nurturing environment that prioritizes the well-being of its dedicated employees, ensuring its team members can carry out their critical roles with confidence and resilience. By providing a highly qualified and trauma-trained staff, our client places a strong emphasis on employee wellness and support to mitigate the effects of secondary trauma.
They are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child & Adolescent Equine Therapist to join their team. This role requires a dedicated professional with experience in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and families, using equine-assisted therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
- Professional growth opportunities and certifications.
- Manageable caseload for quality client care.
- Supportive team and Clinical Manager.
- Opportunities for personal and career development.
- Contribution to making a real difference in the community.
Focus:
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and families, integrating equine therapy techniques into treatment.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Assess and evaluate the emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs of clients to guide therapy approaches.
- Offer crisis intervention and manage therapeutic restraints when necessary, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Participate in regular training and development opportunities, ensuring up-to-date knowledge in therapeutic practices and equine therapy.
Skill Set:
- Advanced degree in a field such as Clinical Mental Health, Psychology, or Human Services, with a focus on therapy and support.
- Valid licensure to practice in Virginia as a licensed therapist, or eligibility to practice under supervision as a registered mental health professional.
- Minimum of 24 months of hands-on experience delivering behavioral healthcare to pediatric populations and their caregivers.
- PATH certification is preferred, though not required.
- Ability to perform therapeutic restraints when necessary and in accordance with protocol.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test is required.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS
