Equine Specialist - Wickenburg

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At Meadows we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare is a leader in the behavioral health industry. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact?  Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 80% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

As an Equine Specialist, you will assist in the facilitation of equine experiential. May assist with challenge course activities. Monitors the safety of patients. Clean horse stalls and complete other stable maintenance needs as required.

Essential Duties Include:

• Program Services
  • Assist in assessment of patient needs and provide activities for patients that are appropriate to age, development, needs and interest.
  • Instruct patients in grooming and horse handling procedures of and equitation skills.
  • Document activity sessions in the patient record.
  • Act to preserve patient safety during activities.
  • Communicate with clinical, medical and nursing any change in a Patients status, including health or behavior.
• Equine Care
  • Follow horse training procedures to maintain standard equine performance levels necessary to ensure the safety and suitability of horses used in program.
  • Monitor health and behavior of horses, reporting any concerns regarding health to the Equine Program Director.
  • Cleans stalls and complete other stable maintenance needs as required.
• Other
  • Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
• EAGALA Certification preferred.
• CPR / First Aide and CPI required.
• Minimum of three years equestrian experience required.
• Prefer three years experience facilitating group equine activates in a patient care setting.
• Three years experience facilitating group recreational activities preferred.
• Three years experience in facilitating challenge course activities preferred.

We are a Drug Free Company.  All positions are designated as “Safety Sensitive” positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out to [email protected]