Odyssey Wilderness Programs
Bellingham, WA

Field Therapist

Job Description
Odyssey Wilderness Programs is accepting resumes for a Field Therapist position to work as part of our clinical treatment team. Odyssey is an accredited wilderness therapy program based in Bellingham, Washington with programs being run on the Olympic Peninsula and the San Juan islands. The Field Therapist position offers a qualified candidate the opportunity to work with individual students and groups in a unique coastal environment. Combining coastal backpacking and traditional sailing, therapists are able to utilize the value of these spectacular environments within Odyssey's therapeutic model of change. Flexible weekly schedule, and 9-month working year with year-round salary make this position attractive and very desirable.

Job Requirements
Candidates must posses either a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in counseling psychology or closely related field. Applicants also must have worked in the wilderness therapy field for at least 1 year.

Job Type: 3-Month Contract, June - August 2008, Full-Time, 2009.

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Contact Information:
Tim Brockman, Program Director
1106 Harris Ave. Ste 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-671-4999, Ext. 2
tbrockman@odysseynw.com
Field Instructor

Job Description

The Odyssey Field Instructor leads 14-day wilderness therapy expeditions in both program course areas: Coastal Hiking in the Olympic National Park and Longboat Sailing in the San Juan Islands of Washington. The main role of the Field Instructor is to create a safe course environment both physically and emotionally and support each student's unique process in the Odyssey program. Field Instructors are dynamic educators, utilizing the structure of each course phase while applying their own strengths and knowledge to the course curriculum. The Field Instructor works together with their Co-Instructor in the field and communicates with their Field Therapist, the Field Manager and Logistics staff by satellite phone. This is known as the Treatment Team, and as a team you will plan, initiate and maintain course norms, boundaries, and therapeutic treatment objectives. While leading and teaching hard skills such as backpacking and sailing, Field Instructors also model and mentor soft skills such as leadership, communication, working together, and support. The Field Instructor job at Odyssey is very challenging, highly rewarding, and provides the opportunity for individual growth, learning, and valuable experience. At Odyssey, Field Instructors will find a supportive, empowering work culture that promotes community and values each individual's strengths and abilities.

Application Instructions

Contact Person: Sarah Brockman
Email Address: apply@odysseynw.com

Phone: 360-671-4999 Ext. 1

Apply URL: http://www.odysseynw.com/contact/employment.html

General Information

Position Title: Field Instructor
Company Name: Odyssey Wilderness Programs
Industry: Therapeutic Programs
Job Function: Field Staff / Guide
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
Min Experience: 0-1 Year
Required Travel: 10-25%
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