What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wilderness Therapy Guide position at Elements Wilderness Program?
UPCOMING TRAINING: May 25th-June 1st
Elements Wilderness Program, a locally-owned and operated wilderness therapy program specializing in therapeutic expeditions for teen and adult clients struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances, is looking for an outdoorsy people-person to take on the role of Field Mentor. Our base is in Huntington, UT approximately 2 hours southeast of Provo, UT. Staff can live anywhere as long as they get to base by 9am on the day their shift starts.
Benefits/Perks:
- Wage range is $175/day to $240/day ($36,400 to $49,920 a year)
- Up to $1,100 in other bonuses the first year of employment
- 16 days of Paid Time Off each year
- Training Stipend of $500 on first check
- First Aid/CPR and/or WFR Training Paid by Elements
- Gear Lending Library (you can borrow gear from us that you don’t own yet)
- Temporary Housing available in Huntington, UT for first three off-shifts
- Lodging and Kitchen in Huntington available the night before and after every shift
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after one month of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Certification & Development Funding
- Pro-deals with multiple outdoor gear and apparel companies
Day-to-Day Expectations
- Shifts start on Tuesday at 9am and end the following Tuesday at approximately 8pm.
- The work day in the field starts about 8am and ends about 11pm.
- Our base is in Huntington, UT which is about 2 hours south of Salt Lake City and about 2 hours NW of Moab, UT.
- Staff must have reliable transportation to get to Huntington by 9am on the Tuesday their shift starts.
This is a unique schedule where Field Mentors work 8 days straight for 15 hours a day followed by 6 days off. The position provides direct care in a backcountry setting to clients with acute mental, emotional, and behavioral healthcare needs.
We provide an 8 day intensive training where we teach you our therapeutic modalities, outdoor living skills, group management techniques, expedition logistics, adventure activities, and much more. Furthermore, your first 24 days of employment will be an on-the-job apprenticeship to provide continued training and experience to prepare you for the position. For a full job description, please visit our website.
If you love people, enjoy spending most of your time outdoors, and can see yourself doing this for at least a year, we encourage you to apply.
***Please include a cover letter with your resume.***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175.00 - $240.00 per day
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $36,400 - $49,920