Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist

15 days ago
United StatesFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Bethany Christian Services USA as a Equine Assisted Therapist – Outpatient, Flexible Schedule in United States. Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
  • Complete other duties as assigned. What Will Make You Successful
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study from an accredited college;
  • At least two (2) years of post

Requirements

  • Complete and report on client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards;
  • Responsible for coordinating scheduling horse and Equine Professional if applicable;
  • Apply trauma
  • informed and attachment

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Bethany Christian Services USA in United States.

Key Skills

Equine assisted therapyTrauma-informed careAttachment-based therapyClinical supervisionCrisis interventionCase managementPsychosocial documentationHorse handlingClient intakeTreatment planningCourt testimonyCommunity resource coordinationData gatheringPublic relationsMicrosoft Office Suite
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Equine Assisted Outpatient Therapist position at Bethany Christian Services USA includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Bethany Christian Services USA is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Equine assisted therapy, Trauma-informed care, Attachment-based therapy, Clinical supervision, Crisis intervention, Case management, Psychosocial documentation, Horse handling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide trauma-informed, equine-assisted therapy to children and families while managing clinical documentation and court reporting. They are also responsible for coordinating with equine professionals and participating in peer supervision to ensure effective treatment plans.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Generous Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Bethany Christian Services USA

Non-profit Organizations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Generous Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

15d ago