FT Equine Therapist - Sierra Tucson

Overview

Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys working in the behavioral health field? If so, you should consider joining the Sierra Tucson Team! Currently, our facility is in search of an Equine Therapist. This position is full-time and eligible for benefits.

ABOUT SIERRA TUCSON

Since 1983, Sierra Tucson has led the way in addiction and behavioral health treatment in Arizona, across the country and internationally.  Distinguished for comprehensive programs, innovative and effective therapies, and clinical excellence, personified by an extraordinary and highly credentialed staff, Sierra Tucson provides comprehensive treatment to identify and resolve underlying issues that cause behavioral health disorders.   Patients receive the resources, support, and tools necessary for long-term change to occur, including one full year of continuing care and a lifetime of alumni services.  Our serene, 160-acre campus is located in beautiful Catalina, Arizona, and is a place of peace, hope and healing.  

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Equine Therapist position involves the co-facilitation of equine assisted therapy groups for residents as well as providing individual equine therapy sessions when recommended by the treatment team.

SIGN ON BONUS: $2,500.00

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

*** Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Equine Therapist position involves the co-facilitation of equine assisted therapy groups for residents as well as providing individual equine therapy sessions when recommended by the treatment team.

OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• The Equine Therapist is required to document all therapeutic encounters, to participate in communication with the interdisciplinary team, and to be able to design safe and appropriate activities based on each resident’s individual needs.
• The employee may also be assigned to assist with horse care duties such as feeding, maintenance of stalls and basic equine health care.
• The employee is expected to help maintain a clean, presentable, and safe environment in the stable area.
• Position may also receive cross-training among other clinical departments and be asked to help provide coverage for groups, lectures, and activities outside of equine.
• The employee will attend company-wide mandatory meetings, regularly scheduled trainings, and weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology or related field.
• Eligibility for Licensure in the State of Arizona, associate-level license at minimum preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer a minimum of two years of experience working with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and behavioral health issues.
• A minimum of two years working with horses and clients using the equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) model preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Group therapy facilitation skills for Equine Assisted Therapy.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with and work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to work with a wide range of diagnoses and behaviors.
• Ability to handle horses involving leading, grooming, and groundwork activities.
• Be able to conduct basic horse care skills to support equine specialist.

LICENSURE:

• Licensure in Behavioral Health field preferred (or in the process of licensure).
• Certification in horsemanship skills or EAP preferred (EAGALA, NL, and/or CHA).

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Good vision and hearing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain complete confidentiality in all patient/program matters, in accordance with facility policy.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the job, the department, and external regulating bodies or obtain approval for exception.

*** Salary dependent on a candidate's experience and qualifications ***

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.