Equine Assisted Therapy of NJ
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We are currently seeking a part time Equine Specialist to join our team! Please see below.

Overview/Summary of Position:
  • Ensures the safety and well-being of the equines and humans participating in equine-facilitated mental health sessions
  • Candidate must be knowledgeable in horsemanship and understands how to collaborate with a mental health therapist to best meet the client’s needs and keep the session safe
  • Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the ways equine behavior affect human responses and evaluate the role of the equine during the mental health or sessions they supervise. This  includes a thorough understanding of horse psychology and reading horse body language/nonverbal communication
  • Candidate maintains responsibility for the equine, assesses the equine’s response to any interactions, and prohibits or stops any activity that compromises the well-being of the equines or the humans
  • Willing to train/supervise other equine specialists 
  • This is a collaborative learning environment. Willingness to learn and work as a team is important. 

Qualifications:​
  • Certification as Equine Specialist through Eagala OR Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through Path, Int. 
  • Prior knowledge of natural horsemanship techniques is preferred but not required
  • Ability to perform basic horse skills (grooming, ground work)
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team 
  • Basic computer skills

Physical requirements:
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
  • Able to stand or walk for long periods of time 

Other requirements:
  • Maintain complete confidentiality in all patient/program matters, in accordance with facility policy.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the job, the department, and external regulating bodies or obtain approval for exception

Pay: $15-25/hr depending on experience 

Please contact Jeanne at 609-617-2765 or equineassistedtherapyofnj@gmail.com if interested. 







Equine Assisted Therapy of NJ is a Non Profit 501 c3 Corporation

Individual, Family and Couples Sessions are available. Group sessions and teambuilding are welcome.
 

We are an approved Equine Assisted Therapy program through VA's Adaptive Sports Grant from EAGALA Military Program. 

Location:

32 Swedes Bridge Road
Mannington, NJ 08079

Telephone:

609-617-2765

Email: eatofnj@gmail.com


Photo used under Creative Commons from Kasya Shahovskaya
  • Meet the Team
  • Services
    • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
    • Veterans Equine Program
    • Equine Assisted Learning
    • Teambuilding and Leadership
    • Consultations/Information
  • Events
  • Links