Pays $28.35-$37.8/hrCounselor market median is ~$63k (182 jobs)

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Idaho Youth Ranch
Caldwell, Idaho

Equine Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time equine therapist. 16 hrs/week, some evenings/weekends. Caldwell, ID.

Join Idaho Youth Ranch Inc as a Equine Therapist – Part-Time, $59K-$79K in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $28.35 - $37.80/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • Birthday holiday
  • Supportive clinical supervision
  • Trauma informed practice
  • Employee discount

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Idaho Youth Ranch Inc in Caldwell, Idaho, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions using trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Prepare accurate psychotherapy documentation and conduct mental health assessments for youth and families.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a human services field and current licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD. Candidates must be at least 25 years old and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Equine therapyIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingTrauma-informed carePsychotherapy documentationMental health assessmentEvidence-based practiceClinical supervisionCrisis intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Idaho Youth Ranch

Non-profit Organization Management
Boise, Idaho
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
Paid time off
Birthday holiday
Supportive clinical supervision
Trauma informed practice
Employee discount
PSLF eligible