Equine Therapist

World-renowned residential treatment center seeking an Equine Therapist.

Schedule: 4 10 hour days Tuesday - Friday or Monday - Thursday 6:30AM - 5:00PM

By taking the therapeutic experience out of the traditional office environment, Equine Therapists at Sierra Tucson help focus the residents attention on interacting with one of natures most majestic creatures. Understanding the power of working with horses to benefit recovery goals, Equine Therapists guide residents in a special therapy that teaches them how to recognize dysfunctional patterns of behavior and learn to define healthy relationships.

An Equine Therapist is primarily responsible planning, directing, and coordinating medically-approved recreation programs for patients in the facility. The essential functions of an Equine Therapist include:

• Obtaining information from medical records, medical staff, family members, or patients to assess a patients capabilities, needs, and interests.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and participating in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
• Planning and implementing expressive therapy, leisure, and social activities for patients to ensure their needs are addressed.
• Conducting sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being and instructing patients in activities and techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Assessing patient needs through observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
• Creating treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
• Planning and implementing interventions to prevent patient harm.
• Engaging patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Helping patients learn the social skills needed to become or remain independent.

In addition to working for a premier treatment center with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy these other great benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• FSA and HSA
• Holiday Pay
• Training Provided
• Team Atmosphere
• State-of-the-art Equipment and Facility
• Electronic Medical Records

Qualifications/Preferences

• Master's degree required in Recreational Therapy or other recreational-based field in which national certification is offered for that area of expertise.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; or certified in the area of specialty; or clinical professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, etc.).
• A valid Finger Print Card required if not clinical licensure is present.
• First Aid, CPR, and De-escalation/Restraint certification required (with training available upon hire).

Driven by our Core Values, Sierra Tucson offers a culture of caring and support to its staff as well as to the residents its serves.

Our Core Values:

• Relationships We respond promptly and respectfully to all concerns. We actively focus on listening with intent to satisfy needs, ensuring that people always feel valued. We aim to develop quality outcomes to drive satisfaction, loyalty, and opportunities to serve.
  • Integrity We act honestly, consistently, and fairly in order to provide the highest ethical standards.
  • Compassion We demonstrate warmth, sensitivity, and positive regard to patients, residents, family members, and others. We hold a sacred space as we walk with them on their journey.
  • Excellence We provide highly reliable service, supported by evidence-based research, in our continuous pursuit of innovation in order to attain quality outcomes.
  • Teamwork We strive to work in collaboration with others in order to create a common vision.

If you are interested in this position, have expressive therapy experience, and are looking to work in a premier facility with excellent benefits and employee appreciation, we would love to speak with you about this exceptional opportunity!

Our Vision

We will be a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of addiction and other chronic behavioral health disorders. We will provide a continuum of evidence-based treatment that delivers the highest quality of care and improves the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Sierra Tucson Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe place for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing with a collaborative community of professionals who provide insight, understanding, and empowerment enhanced by a lifetime of alumni support.

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. Sierra Tucson combines integrative and experiential therapies with evidence-based practices to provide a full range of treatment modalities. 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 Tucson, Arizona, and is a place of peace, hope and healing.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of Facility.