BlueFire Wilderness Therapy

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Hiring:

Our Milieu Therapists work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule. They are assigned to a group(s) of clients. The Milieu works directly under a Primary therapist. They work together to ensure clients’ personal growth and success. Our therapists facilitate group and individual sessions each week as well as join our clients during weekly equine therapy and adventure activities.

Title: Milieu Therapist 

Location: Magic Valley area in Southern Idaho 

Requirements to Apply: 

- Currently in a Master’s program or a Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields;  Social Work; Mental Health Counseling; Psychology; Psychiatry; Marriage & Family Counseling - Currently licensed to work as a therapist OR working toward licensure 

- Passionate about changing lives and inspiring personal growth. 

- 21 years or older 

- Able to pass a criminal background check 

- Comfortable in all types of weather and outdoor settings 

Looking to complete an internship? We can help!  

Benefits: 

Milieu Therapists are also offered the following benefits: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- Life insurance with EAP Benefits 

- PTO (Starting at 3 weeks per year) 

- 401k  

- Milieu Bonuses 

- Phone and Vehicle stipends 

Reports to Program Director or designee and therapists; responsible for safety, supervision, and determining whereabouts of clients; provides direct care, teaches primitive living and outdoor skills, and delivers academic curriculum to assigned groups; directs activities and provides additional on-the-job training for lower-level field instructors.

Upcoming Seminar Dates:

• April 19th - 23rd

• May 17th - 21st

• May 31st - June 3rd

• September 6th - 10th

• October 4th - 8th

Responsibilities:

• Supervises, provides safety guidance, and determines whereabouts of clients.

• Works with treatment team to fulfill specific needs for each client.

• Utilizes and teaches approved curriculum.Responsible for overseeing day-to-day health and safety concerns.

• Monitors and records client growth and development on a daily basis.

• Maintains appropriate example to clients in all areas of personal conduct and appearance.

• Demonstrates and teaches primitive-living skills, use of field equipment, gear, and supplies necessary for successful participation in the program.

• Operates as the designated lead for his/here group.

• Provides additional on-the-job training necessary for Field Instructor I’s to perform duties.

• Provides additional client development through mentoring.

• Plans, supervises, and oversees client field location for the upcoming week in collaboration with therapist and Field Director.

• May report efforts in meetings with supervisors, clinicians, and other applicable program staff.

• Responsible for distributing client medications.Communicates client progress with members of treatment team.

• Responsible for a group of clients on shift.

• Facilitates and administers all elements of the program, including graduation and family workshops, in a safe manner during adverse conditions.

• Participates, as required, in management meetings, strategic planning sessions, and serves as a major resource for program and field staff growth and development.

• Acts as “in-the-field” administrator, monitoring the group and field staff’s compliance with state and program guidelines, providing documentation and disciplinary review.

• May be required to serve on the emergency response team.

Educational/Licensing Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age; high school diploma or GED required; experience in adventure/wilderness programs helpful.

Certificates/Licenses:

First aid and CPR required; also EMT, WEMT, or WFR certification; current driver’s license required; must have Crisis Prevention Institute’s NVCI or equivalent training in the last 12 months.

Commitment:

One year commitment preferred for full time

Additional Information About BlueFire Wilderness Therapy:

Our philosophy is focused on creating one of the most unique wilderness therapy programs to help foster change for young men and women ages 11 – 17. blueFire is the culmination of my nearly 30 (yes, 30!) years in behavioral health.

Unlike other wilderness therapy programs, with the BlueFire Wilderness Therapy program, I believe we have succeeded in creating one of the most top notch wilderness therapy programs in the country, complete with a high level of clinical sophistication and a highly experienced and passionate staff. We explore the wonderful landscape of southern Idaho to provide many opportunities for clients to experience adventure, have success and rediscover their true self.

When we set out to build one of the top wilderness therapy programs, we looked at the clinically proven treatment approaches that would deliver the best outcomes, give the best treatment and be the best at assessing each family’s needs on an individual basis.

BlueFire employs a team of wilderness therapy pioneers with more than 75 combined years of experience working with struggling teens and their families. Our experience tells us that BlueFire’s combination of wilderness and adventure therapy activities creates the ideal therapeutic environment to help clients recognize and build upon their sense of self-worth.