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.