Boys & Girls Haven

Position Overview:
Boys & Girls Haven is seeking a therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services utilizing equine and animal-assisted modalities. This position serves youth across residential, Pre-Independent Living, Independent Living, and outpatient programs.

Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility based on client needs, including evenings & weekends)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual psychotherapy using equine and animal-assisted modalities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups (equine and/or animal-assisted)

• Provide family therapy as clinically appropriate

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, licensing, and organizational standards

• Participate in crisis intervention and provide support as needed

Collaboration and Program Integration:

• Participate in treatment team meetings

• Collaborate with residential, Pre-IL/IL, and outpatient staff to support continuity of care

• Attend clinical supervision and required staff meetings

• Engage in equine-specific consultation and ongoing professional development

• Support integration of equine/animal-assisted principles across programs

Qualifications:

• Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements under Kentucky regulations

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing therapy to children or adolescents

• Experience with equine or animal-assisted therapy preferred

• Training in Natural Lifemanship or willingness to obtain training

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match (50% up to 6%)

• Paid Time Off, including 24 days per year (including holidays)

Boys & Girls Haven is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and for-cause drug testing is required.