Equine Specialist

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Are you passionate about horses and eager to make a difference? Join our team as an Equine Specialist Extraordinaire! In this exciting role, you'll be the eyes and ears of our equine friends, ensuring their happiness and safety while creating unforgettable experiences for our clients. You'll lead Equine Learning sessions, share your knowledge, and help our equines shine-all while having a blast!

Key Responsibilities:

Stress Detective: Keep a close watch on our equines' stress levels and burnout rates. Your keen observations will help keep our furry friends relaxed and happy!

Learning Leader: Facilitate fun and engaging Equine Learning groups where clients can connect with our amazing equines and learn about their unique personalities.

Behavior Buddy: Monitor equine behavior during sessions, taking detailed notes to help create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.

Equine First Responder: Be ready to jump in with emergency care and first aid for our equine pals when needed. Your quick thinking will keep them safe!

Therapeutic Matchmaker: Assist in selecting the perfect therapeutic equines for our programs and lend a hand with administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

Training Partner: Team up with the Equine Program Supervisor to develop fun training and enrichment activities that keep our herd engaged and thriving.

Fitness Coach: Create and maintain a regular exercise and training schedule for each equine, and delegate tasks to ensure everyone stays active and happy.

Barn Buddy: Pitch in with barn chores and stall maintenance as needed, because teamwork makes the dream work!

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years' experience working with and engaging clients with mental health issues preferred.
• Natural Lifemanship, EAGALA, or PATH certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience with equines in a professional setting preferred.

Compensation for this role ranges from $22.82-$27.38 per hour depending on education and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• 401k with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Join Us:

If you bring a passion for delivering exceptional care and a proven ability to support therapeutic programs, we invite you to apply for the Equine Specialist position at Newport Healthcare. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and a dedicated team, fostering innovation in our care practices while addressing the unique needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me, Christine Luu, either via email at christine.luu@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-563-5904. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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