Outdoor Clinician

at a glance:

• the job - be a professional listener, bullshit-caller-outer, understander, and teacher to incredible people who need help, and do it while moving in nature

• qualifications - badass therapist (2+ yrs clinical experience, LPC / LCPC / LPCC / LMHC / LCSW) meets outdoor enthusiast with amazing lungs

• when - ramp to full-time (20 clients). Schedule TBD based on client demand. We anticipate weekday early morning and evening popularity with some flexibility

• pay - ramp to salary, $70,000 - $100,000 per year, capability dependent

• where - the canyons in the Salt Lake City area—City Creek, Emigration, Neffs, and Big Cottonwood (you’ll stay at one trail/location per day)

• benefits - health insurance, 401k, PTO, gear stipend, continuing ed, working for a rad cause, helping people change their lives while being outside!

the details:

job specs—

• write and carry out individual treatment plans that incorporate various talk therapy methods with outdoor activities.

• keep accurate and up-to-date charting of client progress, including session notes, treatment plans, and assessments.

• keep yourself and your clients safe.

• take care of your mental health—“put your oxygen mask on first,” as they say.

• keep yourself physically fit and safe. Be smart about rehab, rest, and training so that you can maintain physical activity for up to 5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

• report to the Sr Outdoor Clinician for clinical supervision.
  
  

this job is a great fit for someone who—

• loves people, loves the outdoors, likes a challenge, and isn’t traditional.

• got their master’s or doctorate in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field.

• is an LPC, LCPC, LPCC, LMHC, or LCSW in the state of Utah.

• has at least 2 years experience in individual therapy in a clinical setting.

• has diverse experience in therapeutic techniques and presenting concerns.

• is a skilled observer and a wicked sharp communicator.

• is experienced in at least one winter and one summer outdoor activity such as hiking, running, snow shoeing, or cross-country skiing.

• can keep up a high-quality therapy session while being active.

• can commute to the various trail locations.

• can be flexible with their schedule.

• can adapt to working outdoors in various weather conditions and can be comfortable being uncomfortable.

• can move forward and work well with others despite uncertainty.

• is CPR and first aid certified (or is willing to get before starting).

who we are—

• we see the suffering in the world and in the lives of those around us and have the vision to create a happier, healthier society.

• we believe that every individual makes a difference and to help one is to help all.

• our mission is to empower individuals to transform their lives—physically, mentally, and interpersonally—through Outdoor Talk.

• Outdoor Talk was built as a bridge to individuals who don’t typically seek mental health help by taking it out of the office and into the outdoors.

• we want to be a force in a movement towards expanding the vision of what therapy can be and reconnecting individuals with the natural world.

• we are not traditional.

• we care a lot.

• we value our employees. Their safety, development, satisfaction, and security is as important to us as the work we do for our clients.

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