Wilderness Therapy Jobs

Field Instructors, Guides, Mentors & Therapists

The Evoke Wilderness Field Guide position will allow you to transform your love of wilderness and community into a meaningful, life-changing career!

Looking for an office with a view in the Red Rocks of Southern Utah, a meaningful career in the outdoor industry, and being part of a community that cares?
The Evoke Wilderness Field Guide position will allow you to transform your love of wilderness and community into a meaningful, life-changing career! Instructors act as a guide, teacher, role model and constant support to the teens, young adults and families with whom they work. Energetic, fun and creative individuals who love the outdoors are encouraged to apply. Accepting applications for the next orientation session beginning on April 25th–May 2nd OR May 23rd–30th and land a $2,500 gear and housing bonus upon hire!

Backdoorjobs.com: Your Home for Short-Term Job AdventuresWork in some of the most beautiful outdoor spots in America. Make a difference in the lives of others. Develop your own talents and skills. Hiking, camping, backpacking, beautiful scenery and dynamic interpersonal relationships all come with the job.

In this job channel, you'll explore opportunities as outdoor field instructors, wilderness therapy guides, field mentors, adventure therapy support staff, and residential outdoor youth counselors. You'll become a teacher. You'll become a healthy role model. You'll teach outdoor and survival skills. You'll play an essential role in mentoring and guiding youth and teens looking for healthier and higher trails through physically and demanding challenges.

Do what you love while providing insight, direction and hope to those who need it! Also check out helping job openings in our Camp Jobs and Meaningful Work channel.

  

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Confluence. Bringing together emotional growth, wilderness therapy and experiential learning.

Serving as guides and teachers, Confluence Field Mentors engage and empower young adults in health and wellness through outdoor adventure and farm-based activities.

Program in the Spotlight Located in central Vermont near the confluence of the Connecticut and Ompompanoosuc Rivers, Confluence Behavioral Health is a clinically-intensive mental health treatment program serving young adults ages 18-28 with emotional, substance use and relational challenges. The program combines wilderness adventure therapy with a residential experience, farm programming, and comprehensive health and wellness services to guide young adults facing mental health challenges towards engaged, positive and fulfilling lives.

Confluence is seeking qualified Field Mentors (full-time, non-seasonal) to facilitate a physically and emotionally safe therapeutic experience. Mentor's comprehensively guide participants through social, emotional and physical challenges with the goal of achieving greater emotional awareness, developing positive change, and fostering growth. Additionally, Mentors serve as guides and teachers for outdoor adventure (hiking, camping, xc skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, rock climbing, teambuilding) and farm-based activities (diet and nutrition, arts and crafts, therapeutic groups, community building, fun and games). Field Mentors work a continuous 8-day/7-night shift consisting of off-site adventure programming and activities on the farm, followed by 6 days off. Compensation starts at $44,000/year with benefits that include a relocation bonus, paid time off, health insurance, chef prepared home cooked meals while on shift, pro deals, and fully sponsored training opportunities (WFR, CPR, Lifeguard, Swift Water Rescue, Yoga Instructor, Motivational Interviewing, AEGIS, Mindfulness). If you have a Bachelor's degree, experience in camping and backpacking, and have the desire to join a supportive community dedicated to bettering the lives of young adults, learn more at ConfluenceVT.com.

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Working at Confluence is an avenue to explore careers in therapeutic services, experiential education, mental health, social work and agrarian living.

Mentors serve as guides and teachers for outdoor adventure and farm-based activities that include canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, dispersed camping, and service learning.

Confluence balances the benefits of residential care with the healing power of multi-day wilderness adventure programming. Both participants and staff feel the effects of a community that brings together whole person health and transformative experiences to create an enthusiasm for life.

Combining the power of wilderness therapy with cutting-edge treatment approaches, Elements Wilderness Program helps clients find their way forward and families heal.

Find your community. The Elements Wilderness team all share in the quest to live a full and healthy life!

Program in the Spotlight Blending the best of traditional wilderness therapy with integrated adventure therapy components in Utah’s canyons, mountains, and forests, locally owned and operated Elements Wilderness Program strives to be the most effective and engaging treatment program for assigned male at birth adolescents (13-17 years of age) and young adults of all genders (18+).

From the initial training onward, Field Mentors are given the skills they need to utilize the wilderness, meaningful relationships, and evidence-based treatment models in effective and engaging ways. While in the field, Mentors teach outdoor living skills, facilitate adventure activities like climbing, rappelling, fly fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, low ropes initiatives, and mountain biking. Field Mentors also run therapeutic groups, check in with clients 1-on-1, practice mindfulness and other Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and generally role-model what it means to be a healthy adult. Mentors work 8-days-on followed by 6-days-off, giving you almost 150 days off a year! Most Mentors find their home in Salt Lake City or Moab. Both are havens for the outdoors and offer the chance to balance your work life with plenty of sun, snow, trails, and adventure. Compensation starts at $175/day, with the opportunity to move up to $240/day and up to $1,100 in other bonuses within the first year. Benefits include a generous medical, vision, and dental insurance plan, 16 days PTO each year, and pro-deals for gear. If you share a commitment to Element’s core values of passion, empowerment, character, and connection, learn more and take the next steps at ElementsWilderness.com. Field Mentor trainings are now held monthly!

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Elements Wilderness Program groups are nomadic and incorporate the adventure programming right within the field area.

Find your community. The Elements team all share the quest to live a full & healthy life.

Join the Elements Wilderness field team as you create deep bonds with students and create a life-changing, challenging, and fun wilderness experience. As a Field Mentor, you will have the advantage to work right next to the owners and operators and not get lost in a large company!

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BlueFire Wilderness Therapy combines traditional wilderness experiences with adventurous explorations to teach kids the value of who they are.

Gather, Build and Ignite the Spark in Troubled Teens and Young Adults!

Program in the Spotlight Located in the high plains desert in southwest Idaho, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy is a comprehensive intervention for teens and young adults who are struggling in their lives. An unprecedented treatment approach incorporates an ideal blend of wilderness expeditions, high adventure and equine activities, individual and group therapy, academic work, service projects and family connections — all designed to deliver treatment opportunities and life skills attainment.

Full-time, year-round Field Instructors will lead groups in multi-day hiking expeditions and outings that combine an academic curriculum, primitive living and outdoor skills, volunteer work, and adventure activities (mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, horseback riding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and more!). Compensation includes a competitive wage of $160-$243/day, healthcare/vision/dental benefits, regular work-related trainings and professional development opportunities, BlueFire swag, and pro deals. A 2-week on, 2-week off schedule allows for travel, adventure and fun on your time off. A one-year commitment is preferred; seasonal positions are also available. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. While not required, previous experience in backcountry living/travel, winter camping, outdoor adventure activities, and work with youth is preferred. After completing an application, potential Instructor applicants will be invited to participate in a pre-hire seminar. Learn more at BlueFireWilderness.com.

Upcoming Instructor Training Seminars
Learn more about BlueFire Wilderness Therapy!Apply now for the next Instructor Training Seminar from March 18th–22nd, April 22nd–26th OR May 27th–31st.

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This is an exciting time to be involved with BlueFire — you’ll be working with seasoned professionals developing the program they always dreamed of.

In order to facilitate understanding and growth, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy uses the metaphor of a fire building model: Gather, Build, and Ignite. This metaphor applies across all aspects of BlueFire programs.

In order to facilitate understanding and growth, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy uses the metaphor of a fire building model: Gather, Build and Ignite. This metaphor applies across all aspects of BlueFire programs.
Why BlueFire? Learn more about the amazing opportunities and adventures staff have experienced while working at BlueFire.

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Evoke Therapy Programs guide participants toward healthier lives and relationships through cultivating greater self-efficacy, healthy expression of emotion, effective communication, positive lifestyle choices, and the experience of the transformative power of the wilderness.

Looking for an office with a view, a meaningful career in the outdoor industry, and being part of a community that cares?

Program in the Spotlight With a focus on whole health, a passionate commitment to family support, an unmatched outcome research effort and innovative programming, Evoke Therapy Programs offers teens, young adults, and families a journey toward fulfillment and success. Wilderness Field Guides role-model healthy expressions of emotion and appropriate behavior, as well as lead by example and share their passion for healthy living and wilderness to help participants connect positively to their experience. Working in a team of four to five with a group of eight to ten clients, Instructors:

+ Teach basic backpacking skills and low-impact camping ethics
+ Teach yoga and mindfulness practices
+ Facilitate team building initiatives and group therapy
+ Coach communication skills and challenge group dynamics

With a field area comprising of the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran Desert, and the Great Basin eco-system in the Red Rocks of southern Utah, Instructors work a rotating schedule of eight days on and six days off. Hiring for both year-round and summer (May orientation) employment. Pay starts at $165-$235/day for full-time Field Instructors and extends to $275/day for Mentor Field Instructors DOE, with scheduled commitment bonuses. Benefits include full health and dental insurance, medical and professional training stipends, and pro deals. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; professional or personal wilderness and backpacking experience is a definite plus. Prospective Instructors must attend a week-long orientation session in the field. Learn more at EvokeTherapy.com.

Upcoming 2024 Orientation Sessions & Hiring Bonus!
Check out the next Evoke Orientation Date!Evoke is accepting applications for the next 7-day Field Guide orientation session from April 25th–May 2nd OR May 23rd–30th. Join the Evoke team now and receive a $2,500 gear and housing bonus upon hire!

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Evoke Wilderness Field Guides focus on teaching clients how to communicate assertively and to be accountable for their choices.

The Evoke Wilderness Field Guide position will allow you to transform your love of wilderness and community into a meaningful, life-changing career.

The Evoke Wilderness Field Guide position will allow you to transform your love of wilderness and community into a meaningful, life-changing career! Guides act as a guide, teacher, role model and constant support to the teens, young adults, and families with whom they work. Energetic, fun, and creative individuals who love the outdoors are encouraged to apply.

With the aid of the wilderness, licensed therapists and experienced staff, Second Nature provides insight, direction and hope to struggling teens and their families.

Do you have a love for the outdoors and wish to make a positive impact on youth?

Program in the Spotlight As one of the industry's most sophisticated wilderness therapy programs, Second Nature provides insight, direction and hope to teens and their families. Blending the healing power of nature, mindfulness, nutrition, and wellness with licensed therapists and experienced staff, adolescents from the ages of 13-17 embark on a journey of health, choices, and secure relationships.

Working with a licensed therapist, Field Instructors teach healthy emotional and behavioral habits while hiking and camping with students in the backcountry of northeastern Utah. Instructors develop clinical qualities unrivaled in therapeutic wilderness care. Shelter building, friction fires, backpacking, mindfulness, simple daily chores, teamwork, relationship skills, problem solving, and life-changing lesson are all taught in the moment. Field Instructors make an initial commitment through seasonal contracts (minimum 3 months) and/or a year-round contract. The work week runs from Tuesday to Tuesday, with an eight-day on, six-day off schedule. In addition to a $1,100 sign-on bonus and limited affordable housing offered, Field Instructors begin earning $180/day for their first three shifts. Pay progresses up to $325/day as Instructor's work on personal and professional development for self-propelled level advancement. Benefits include full health and dental insurance, performance bonuses, and scholarships for professional development. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR/first aid certification (which Second Nature offers for free). Prospective applicants must attend a week-long Orientation Trip scheduled throughout the year. Learn more at Second-Nature.com.

Upcoming 2024 Orientation Trip Sessions
Learn more about Second Nature Wilderness Therapy!Get your application in now for the next Orientation Trip scheduled from April 19th–25th OR May 24th–30th.

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Creativity, affinity for outdoor living, compassion & the desire to help young people lead healthy lives are prerequisites for Field Instructors positions.

Imagine living in a world-class vacation destination that you call home!

Did you know? Most Second Nature staff live in Salt Lake City or Park City, which puts you within an hour's drive of eight world class ski resorts. Skiing or snowboarding not your thing? The region also offers great hiking, climbing, and mountain biking along with a great live music scene. Imagine living in a world-class vacation destination that you call home!

Through a unique blend of treatment center programming, adventure therapy, and wilderness strategies, Legacy Outdoor Adventures guides young adults on a journey of self-discovery, healthy recovery, and personal growth.

Are you passionate about wilderness and adventure and want to support others on a journey of self-discovery and growth?

Program in the Spotlight Through a unique blend of treatment center programming, adventure therapy, and wilderness strategies, Legacy Outdoor Adventures guides young adults (ages 18-35) on a journey of self-discovery, healthy recovery, and personal growth. Located between Zion and Canyonlands National Parks in Southern Utah, the Legacy base camp provides easy access to inspiring and meaningful adventures in every direction!

Field Guides will supervise and facilitate safe, fun and meaningful adventures for young adults, teach and ensure effective learning in specific areas such as adventure, cooking, navigation and medical skills, and provide individual mentoring and documentation for 3 to 4 clients. Guides work an 8-day-on, 8-day-off schedule, with half the workweek spent on adventures that may include backpacking, canyoneering, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, skiing and/or river rafting. Positions are offered seasonally or year-round. Starting pay is at or above $33k and goes up to $45k with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision, paid time off, and 401k. Guides also receive support in attending and obtaining adventure and therapeutic training and certifications. Male and female applicants must be at least 21, and helpful qualifications include current safety certifications (WFR/EMT), related college degree, previous field guide or related experience, recovery and mental health work experience, professional experience in adventure activities, and leading trips. Legacy is always looking for passionate Guides! Connect with Mike Hinkle for more info or learn more at LegacyOutdoorAdventures.com.

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Field Guides will take their clients on adventures that may include backpacking, canyoneering, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, skiing and/or river rafting!

The Legacy culture is based on appropriately assertive, direct, respectful, honest, and sincere communication.

Field Guides must be able to role model, lead by example, and have the ability to provide leadership that influences others in positive directions. Passion and drive need to be balanced with a welcoming attitude and an openness to embrace new ideas and challenges.

RedCliff Ascent Wilderness Therapy Program

Are you ready for a career that's both adventurous and deeply fulfilling?

Program in the Spotlight Imagine waking up to the breathtaking beauty of nature every day, surrounded by the inimitable vistas of the southwest desert. Join the RedCliff Ascent team, transform lives in the wilderness, and make a difference! With a mission to help families heal, RedCliff Ascent uses the backdrop of nature as a catalyst for the effective treatment of teens struggling with mental health and behavioral issues.

Why Choose RedCliff Ascent?
Work with Purpose: Help struggling youth overcome challenges, build resilience, and find their path to success.
Adventure Awaits: Say goodbye to the office grind and hello to the wilderness! Explore stunning landscapes while making a meaningful impact.
Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in counseling, outdoor leadership, and therapeutic interventions. RedCliff offers training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your career!
Team Spirit: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for nature and transformational therapy.
Pay and Benefits: Make up to $45,000 during your first year. Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances is offered, plus company contribution to HSA and a free Employee Assistance Program.

Apply now as a Field Guide and embark on a rewarding journey where every day is an adventure, and every moment is an opportunity to inspire positive change.

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Few roles are more fulfilling in life than the role of mentor, and few jobs offer the wide range of opportunities that RedCliff offers to its field staff.

If you prefer a hike in the backcountry to a walk in the park, or waking to the wind in the trees over the sound of an alarm, then this career might be for you.

Few roles are more fulfilling in life than the role of mentor, and few jobs offer the wide range of opportunities that RedCliff offers to its field staff. Hiking, camping, backpacking, beautiful scenery and dynamic interpersonal relationships all come with the job.

STAR Guides is an outdoor treatment program designed specifically for the assessment and treatment of sexual behavior issues.

The first of its kind nationally, STAR Guides Wilderness offers wilderness therapy uniquely designed for adolescent boys and girls struggling with sexual behavior issues. Wilderness therapy has a capacity for creating change unlike any other treatment option available. Functioning as a supervisory and therapeutic role in a small group setting, Field Guides are in charge of planning hikes, teaching survival skills and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Benefits include some of the best pay in the industry at $175-$262/day, an 8-day-on, 6-day-off schedule that allows plenty of off time, and opportunities for bonus pay up to $6,100 within the first year of employment. Most importantly, the Star Guides culture is fun and rewarding, with staff being considered a vital component of the therapy team. Those who can make a commitment of 9 months or 1 year will receive a signing bonus along with other rewards such as a gear stipend. You will also be trained in the Star Guides philosophy created by three of the top therapists in the industry with weekly and on-the-job training from therapists and experts in the field. If you have a passion for the outdoors, are physically fit to hike and/or backpack 3-10 miles, and are interested in working with adolescents clients journeying towards a holistic life, fill out the online application.

Leaving footprints that matter! Working as a Field Guide is an experience that changes your life forever as you help guide youth toward positive life change. View the Field Guide community and culture.

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If you love hiking, camping and helping youth, STAR Guides has the perfect job for you!

Leaving footprints that matter! Working as a field instructor at Star Guides is an experience that changes your life forever as you help guide youth toward positive life change.

If you are looking for a fun culture and a proven treatment philosophy that allows plenty of room for your personality and style to shine, join the STAR Guides team of amazing Field Guides.

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Using the transformative power of the wilderness and adventure, Meramec Adventure Ranch is dedicated to serving individuals and families whom much of the world has given up on, including youth struggling with traumatic pasts, youth in residential treatment, youth on the Autism Spectrum, and Wounded Warriors.

Do you want to be part of the most exciting and fulfilling work you've ever imagined? Join the team at Meramec Adventure Ranch, create a legacy, and change lives!

Program in the Spotlight Using the transformative power of the wilderness and adventure, Meramec Adventure Ranch is dedicated to serving individuals and families whom much of the world has given up on. The Ranch is a unique program—one of the few therapeutic adventure programs left in the country that serve youth in the state system.

Therapeutic Adventure Managers create, resource, and lead small groups of youth in residential treatment and other youth in state custody through year-round therapeutic wilderness and adventure programs. Working with and supervising other guides, Managers lead year-round adventure and wilderness programs lasting 1-12 days at a time for court-ordered youth living in residential treatment. This is a full-time, year-round salaried position with full benefits.

Summer Adventure Guides lead small groups of youth in residential treatment and other youth in state custody through an exhilarating 10-week summer adventure camp program. Living in tents in the woods, cooking over a fire, and facilitating the daily camp routine, you’ll use activities like ropes courses, team challenges, climbing, kayaking, aquatic adventures, land navigation, and many other adventures in intentional ways to grow young people’s confidence, relationships, and purpose. Summer positions run from May 19th to August 2nd, 2024 (with a week break over July 4th). Compensation is competitive and based on position and experience, plus all staff receive shared housing and meals when programs are running. If you are at least 20, have a calling to serve youth, disciplined work ethic, willingness to have fun, and passionate about being part of what is happening at the Ranch, learn more about this exciting life-changing job opportunity.

More exploration at Meramec Adventure Ranch!The Ranch is also seeking summer Camp Nurses and Equestrian Instructors.

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As a Summer Adventure Guide, you can be part of shaping this developing program and play a vital role in the life stories of the incredible individuals the Ranch team is honored to stand alongside every day!

Meramec Adventure Ranch would be honored to serve with you and journey alongside some pretty amazing young men and women as they realize who they grow, heal, and hope.

Perks Working at the Ranch:
Never have two days that are the same.
Pro deals, pro deals, pro deals!
Standing alongside people who have seen incredible adversity, hurt, and pain, and be a part of their stories as they grow to change the world!
Your success will not be based on the greatness of your techniques or strength of your skills, but on the quality and character of person you are and are becoming.

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Blue Ridge firmly believes in the therapeutic power of the wilderness, teaching clients accountability, communication skills and healthy emotional and behavioral habits.

As a Blue Ridge Instructor, you will develop skills in outdoor education, group facilitation, risk management, assertive communication, mindfulness practices and primitive/wilderness skills!

Program in the Spotlight Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness (BRTW) firmly believes in the therapeutic power of the wilderness. BRTW teaches students how to thrive in life and live in accordance with their values. Staff work with adolescent students and young adults to provide guidance and support around a variety of issues, including addiction, trauma, and relational problems.

The role of Field Instructor is tough to describe without experiencing it—it's a unique blend of wilderness living, primitive skills, and psychology. Candidates don't necessarily need advanced skills in outdoor education or psychology to be considered, but a love of the outdoors, an empowered attitude, an open mind, and an appreciation of personal growth are all prerequisites. With an 8-day-on/6-day-off schedule, staff are invited to teach mindfulness, stretching, games, and other clinical interventions as directed by their group therapist. In addition to a $1,000 sign-on bonus, pay starts at $150/day and moves upwards with staff development to $215/day. Instructors also receive additional overtime pay, PTO, annual bonuses, pro-deal discounts, health insurance, and a heavy emphasis is put on staff training and professional development. A location halfway between Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA allows staff to live among the best the Southeast has to offer — vibrant cities and miles of trails, rivers, and views to explore! Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you demonstrate a track record of leadership and service to others, and are comfortable and confident living in the woods, take a look at Blue Ridge!

Upcoming 2024 Field Instructor Training
Learn more about Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness!BRTW will be hosting its next training from May 17th-24th. Field Instructor opportunities will also be available this summer for seasonal and permanent staff (application review begins in March).

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Blue Ridge is a dog-friendly company and will allow you to bring your own dog!

The Blue Ridge Wilderness Field Instructor position is the perfect job for someone who wants to make a positive impact on youth while working in a beautiful outdoor setting.

BRTW Instructors are outdoor educators, group facilitators, risk managers, excellent communicators, story-tellers, and teachers—the perfect job for someone who wants to make a positive impact on youth while working in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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Momentum is an outdoor adventure therapy program designed exclusively for young adults ages 18-25 with depression, anxiety, technology addiction, academic struggles, and an overall lack of self-esteem.

Nestled in the DuPont State Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, Momentum is an outdoor adventure therapy program designed exclusively for young adults, ages 18-25, with depression, anxiety, technology addiction, academic struggles, and an overall lack of self-esteem. With an approach that combines clinical excellence with adventure programming, education, service-based learning and community living, students find their trail to success by overcoming new challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Field Instructors play an integral role in this process, mentoring students as they engage in various program elements such as group backpacking trips in the mountains, adventure expeditions (rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, fishing and paddle boarding), base camp activities (equine care, culinary skills, gardening, service learning and college courses), yoga and mindfulness practice to manage the distractions of every-day life, and classrooms that reignite a love of learning through hands-on fun. Compensation includes an hourly wage amounting to $2,400-$2,850 per shift, PTO for Lead Instructors, $1,000/year for training (such as Wilderness or Clinical First Responder), and health insurance coverage after 30 days. A 1-year commitment is necessary with a work shift rotation of 15 days with students (food and sleeping arrangements provided), followed by 13 days off to relax, travel, and adventure. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have experience and/or certifications in backcountry leadership and activities. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Ethan Schwartz.

Southeast regional data: 5,000+ miles of trails, 5,000+ climbing routes/boulder challenges, and many major whitewater rivers—all within a 1-4 hour drive from Momentum's campus.

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Field Instructors play an integral role in helping students find their trail to success by overcoming new challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Exciting adventure programming, comprehensive clinical services, engaging academic seminars, and social interactions with peers combine to create a life-changing opportunity. View how the Momentum team makes a difference in building a powerful community for the students.

Momentum Field Instructors are trained to support students through building rapport, maintaining close supervision, creating opportunities for therapeutic growth, and of course, with fun!

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True North has assembled a small, supportive, and close-knit community of gifted individuals who have come together to provide an inspiring and nurturing experience for their students and families.

As a small and intimate therapeutic wilderness program located in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont, True North Evolution provides personalized therapeutic interventions for adolescents (ages 14-17) and young adults (ages 18-25) in a wilderness environment.

Wilderness Therapy Guides provide 24-hour supervision, develop healthy and supportive relationships with students, teach outdoor and primitive living skills (camping, fire-building, outdoor cooking, and map/compass work), provide support for activities (hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, paddle-boarding games, art, yoga, cooking classes, and community service projects), and are an integral part of the therapeutic treatment team. This is a year-round position, with some seasonal opportunities available. Two Guides work directly with a group of up to seven students with an 8-day on/6-day off work schedule. The average pay starts at $1,719/shift, with benefits that include health insurance, a Simple IRA, extensive pro deals, WFR recertification reimbursement, opportunity to earn up to $450/year towards qualified health and wellness activities, and up to $600/year of student loan payment reimbursement. New Guides will receive a $500 bonus after completing their first 8-day shift and an additional $500 after their fifth 8-day shift. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age with a Bachelor's degree or higher, comfortable working and living in a wilderness setting, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and able to manage challenging situations in the field. If you are flexible, highly motivated, a passion for the outdoors, and have experience working with and a desire to inspire and mentor young adults, fill out the online application.

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True North has assembled a small, supportive, and close-knit community of gifted individuals who have come together to provide an inspiring and nurturing experience for their students and families.

True North's small, close-knit community of professionals provides an inspiring and nurturing experience for students and their families.

As a True North Wilderness Therapy Guide you will create unique experiences for your students that integrates the development of interpersonal and life skills, small group living, experiential activities, daily journal writing and personal reflection, and adventure-based expeditions.

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Summit Achievement is an adventure-based wilderness therapy program that combines the best features of a wilderness program and special-needs boarding school by integrating a residential milieu, traditional academic instruction, weekly outdoor expeditions and therapeutic services.

Summit Achievement combines the best features of a wilderness program and special needs boarding school by integrating a residential milieu and traditional academic instruction with outdoor adventure-based therapy. Using the White Mountain National Forest in Maine and New Hampshire for the majority of their course area, students on expedition master a variety of outdoor living skills, including camp craft, navigational skills and backcountry safety.

Field Guides are responsible for providing supervision, guidance, mentorship and instruction to a small group of adolescents with mild to moderate social, emotional and educational challenges. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, group processing sessions, 4-season backcountry expeditions and working as a member of a team fulfilling the duties of a Logistician, Medic or Team Leader. Summer seasonal (May through mid-August) and year-round positions are available, with a work shift schedule from Tuesday to Tuesday every other week. Compensation starts at $243.64/day, plus health insurance, paid time off that ranges from 1-4 weeks, a 401K with 4% employer match, professional development assistance for classes, conferences and certifications, and pro deal purchases. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a Bachelor’s degree in a relative field, experience working with youth from the ages of 13–20 preferably in an outdoor setting, a knack for building rapport and having fun, an easy-going personality but able to get things done, and most importantly, to be flexible. WFR/WEMT certification is preferred. To apply, email your resume and cover letter (specifying whether you're looking for year-round or seasonal work) to Anson McNulty.

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Guides leading adventure experiences with Summit Achievement will take students out of their comfort zone and familiar environments by immersing them in unfamiliar backcountry settings.

Through a series of activities that are demanding physically, mentally and emotionally, students quickly learn that old ways of coping are ineffective when pitted against the challenges and consequences of nature.

Guides leading adventure experiences with Summit Achievement will take students out of their comfort zone and familiar environments by immersing them in unfamiliar backcountry settings. Through a series of activities that are demanding physically, mentally and emotionally, students quickly learn that old ways of coping are ineffective when pitted against the challenges and consequences of nature.

National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) serves as a national resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties. Members include therapeutic schools, residential treatment programs, wilderness programs, outdoor therapeutic programs, young adult programs, and home-based residential programs.

10 reasons why the wilderness should be your next office!

Whether it’s for a trail crew, a national park, guiding outfitter or other outdoor jobs, here are 10 reasons why the wilderness should be your next office. Written by an Evoke Field Staff Member and published in GearJunkie!

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