EQUINE THERAPIST (CERT)

Equine Therapist

Talbott Recovery is currently looking for a PRN Therapist. At Talbott Recovery we focus on patient-centered care and a personal individualized approach, upholding a high standard of innovative treatment and compassionate attention to each individual patient's needs. Our integrated program addresses the needs of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our system of care is personalized and we are committed to providing and promoting evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders through clinical services, education, and research. Our purpose is to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery.

Benefits for Therapist include: Caring, challenging, and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation Generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401K with matching funds Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

What do our current Therapists like about working at Talbott Recovery? Team collaboration Watching the patient growth and development Beautiful modern campus Highly talented clinical team Diverse clientele

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Facilitating individual and group equine-assisted sessions in alignment with program goals and participant needs Preparing and maintaining horses for sessions, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare Creating emotionally and physically safe environments for participants and animals Guiding participants through structured equine-assisted activities focused on self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, and personal development Clearly communicating expectations, boundaries, and safety protocols prior to and during sessions Observing participant interactions and providing appropriate, strength-based feedback Adapting activities to accommodate participant abilities, emotional readiness, and comfort levels Collaborating with clinical staff, therapists, educators, or case managers when applicable Maintaining session documentation, progress notes, attendance records, and consent forms as required Supporting stable operations, including grooming, feeding coordination, equipment use, and arena safety Upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and organizational policies

Preferred qualifications include: Certification or formal training in equine-assisted services, equine-facilitated learning, or equine-assisted therapy (e.g., EAGALA, PATH Intl., or equivalent) Demonstrated experience handling and working safely with horses Strong understanding of horse behavior and nonverbal communication Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills Ability to work with diverse populations in supportive, respectful ways Experience working in behavioral health, youth services, trauma-informed programs, or special populations Training in trauma-informed care or experiential learning models Experience collaborating with licensed therapists or clinicians CPR/First Aid certification Previous work in therapeutic riding centers, wellness programs, or nonprofit settings

Scope of practice statement: This position provides equine-assisted experiential and wellness services. The Equine Therapy Facilitator does not diagnose medical or mental health conditions and does not provide psychotherapy unless separately licensed and authorized. When part of a clinical program, services are delivered under appropriate professional oversight.

Physical requirements include: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift equipment (up to approximately 50 lbs) Ability to safely lead, groom, and care for horses Work environment: Outdoor arenas, barns, paddocks, and riding facilities Exposure to animals, dirt, dust, and weather elements Flexible scheduling; evenings or weekends may be required

EEO statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.