Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
Albany, OR

Location: Albany, Oregon

Available immediately

Description

• Full-time
• Primary organizer and supervisor of field logistics for CFWTP programming
• Risk Manager for the organization
• Track use area details and maintain contacts with local support help
• Coordinates outdoor skills trainings
• Plans use area shifts and activity scheduling
• Support family meetings and program transitions.
• May be required to visit groups in the field and spend up to 1 night/week in field
• Provide monthly supervision to Field Guides as well as supervision of all guides during phase I
• Carry Field Operations on-call phone and respond to field incidents/logistics (ie crisis management) requests as needed
• Coordinate with Medical Director and manage the field medical issues and supplies

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in outdoor leadership, preferably within a therapeutic setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop relationships and work successfully with external and internal customers
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide solution focused feedback
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, under sometimes stressful conditions
• Knowledge and competence of communication systems including cell, satellite, and mobile technologies.
• WFR/CPR minimum, WEMT preferred

Salary/Benefits

• Medical, Dental, FSA, Compensation DOE

Apply to: http://notes.cfreer.net/FREEREmployment.nsf/

Description:  
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs (CFWTP) is an innovative adolescent treatment program. We offer a licensed, clinically focused dual-diagnosis program based on three-week backpacking expeditions. Our program operates year-round in a wide variety of beautiful wilderness area settings throughout the Northwest.  CFWTP is looking for full-time and seasonal staff who are responsible, self-motivated and comfortable working with adolescents in a therapeutic wilderness environment.

Responsibilities:  
The lead wilderness guide provides wilderness leadership for a group of 6-8 adolescents on three-week therapeutic backpacking expeditions with two other staff members (a therapist and a guide.) The lead guide manages outdoor logistics and mitigates health, safety and behavioral issues; provides skill training, socialization and case management services; may assist with group therapy when qualified therapist is present and supervising; conduct psycho-educational groups; write and maintain client notes and clinical paperwork; active member of the treatment team; plan and implement activities and programming; Train and teach other staff.

Qualifications:  
Strong wilderness and backcountry skills (100 days of expedition leadership experience); Experience working with adolescents; WFR or WEMT, and CPR training; the ability to maintain a positive mental attitude and demonstrate an ability to work in a stressful and unstructured environment; demonstrated ability to make mature judgments under stressful conditions; have solid orienteering, map and compass skills; be organized, self-starting and self-managing; capable of hiking 12-20 miles on and off trail over varied terrain in all weather conditions with a 40-65lb pack; be comfortable living outside for up to a month at a time; possess a current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; a willingness and interest in learning more about therapeutic interventions and an increased working knowledge of behavior management, child and adolescent growth and development, family systems, chemical dependency and chemical dependency treatment, mental and nervous conditions of childhood and adolescence and group dynamics. Prefer: BA/BS degree; experience working with troubled adolescents; applicants possessing whitewater guiding and solid climbing skills in addition to above requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary/Benefits:
All positions are seasonal to start with the possibility of becoming permanent, full-time positions. Starting salary and benefits competitive with industry; Permanent employees can earn annual salaries from $22,000 to $30,000 and may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, and Employee Stock Owner Program; In-house paid trainings and out-of-house training; Professional supervision provided; work in various remote areas around the Pacific Northwest; Opportunity to work for a small, innovative, employee owned company with vibrant colleagues offering genuinely challenging and rewarding work.

Availability: Full time (175 expedition days per year and attendance at core curriculum trainings)

To Apply: Please apply online at www.Cfreer.com/career-opportunities

Overview:
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs (CFWTP) is an innovative adolescent treatment program. We offer a licensed, clinically focused dual-diagnosis program based on three-week backpacking expeditions. Our program operates year-round in a wide variety of beautiful wilderness area settings throughout the Northwest. Clients typically have emotional, behavioral and substance abuse problems, but are usually not delinquent. CFWTP is looking for full-time and seasonal staffs that are responsible, self-motivated and comfortable working with adolescents in a wilderness setting. Locations vary by season and may include snow camps, raft trips, desert and mountain wilderness. 

Lead Therapist Responsibilities/Qualifications:
The wilderness therapist provides leadership on mental health and addiction treatment issues for a group of 6-8 adolescents on three-week therapeutic backpacking expeditions, accompanied by two other staff members. Responsibilities include; individual treatment planning, daily group and individual counseling with clients, client assessment and placement recommendations, discharge planning. Our therapists also provide clinical supervision and training of other field staff, both less experienced therapists and the wilderness guides.

Required:
Graduate degree in social work, therapy, counseling, addictions, a related mental health field and/or a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (Meets Oregon standards as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.); working knowledge of chemical dependency issues, individual and group psychotherapy and family systems theory as well as skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning; a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, referral sources, and co-workers; a current drivers license and acceptable driving record.  
 
Prefer: outdoor experience in an expedition environment; adolescent treatment experience; must be willing and able to learn to live on three-week expedition trips in remote settings; capable of hiking 12-20 miles over varied terrain in all weather conditions with a 40-65lb. backpack.  Whitewater guiding and solid climbing skills are a strong plus.

Salary and Benefits:
After a probationary period, Freer offers year round salaried work in various remote areas around the Pacific Northwest, a monthly salary, health insurance, employer contributions into Employee Stock Ownership Program and 401(k) after 6 months of employment; Full-time work schedule consisting of 175 days per year; In-house paid CADC trainings and out-of-house cross training stipend for all employees; Professional supervision provided; Opportunity to work for a small, innovative, employee owned company with vibrant colleagues offering genuinely challenging and rewarding work.

Contact:
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
PO Box 1064
Albany, OR 97321
541-926-7252
541-812-0116/fax