Pays $59k-$79k — $8k below the Counselor market median of ~$87k (91 jobs)
About the Role
Equine therapist role in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Salaried position, no billable hours. PTO, 401k match, PSLF eligible. Salary $58,977-$78,626.
Join Idaho Youth Ranch as a Equine Therapist – Salaried, No Billable Hours in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. 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
- Salary: $58,977 - $78,626/year
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off
- Birthday Holiday
- Clinical Supervision
- Employee Discount
- Training Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Idaho Youth Ranch in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling using both traditional talk therapy and EAGALA equine-assisted techniques. Manage patient care through accurate psychotherapy documentation and age-appropriate mental health assessments.
Requirements
Must hold a Master's degree in a human services field and a valid clinical license (e.g., LMSW, LMFT, LPC). Candidates must be at least 25 years old and possess or obtain a valid Idaho driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Idaho Youth Ranch ranks #11 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Idaho, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$96k across 26 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Idaho's cost-of-living index is 102.1 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state — Idaho ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 91 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Counselor Jobs
38 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution38 jobs · 22 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 22 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Counselor 3 - WA Seattle/Puyallup
Confidential Employer · Seattle, Washington
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Tualatin, Oregon
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
$123k-$141kLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
$123k-$141k