Therapist Careers at Idaho Youth Ranch

Support Idaho's most vulnerable youth.

therapist recruitment

We are actively seeking mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting youth and hold the following credentials:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Pursue a Rewarding Career as a Therapist at Idaho Youth Ranch

Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional aspiring to positively impact the lives of at-risk youth and their families?

Consider joining the team of therapists. We are recruiting licensed therapists in Idaho. 

In this role, you will provide essential counseling services and support to vulnerable individuals and families across the state. Our therapists work in diverse environments, including our residential treatment facility and outpatient therapy centers, providing both in-person and telemental health services.

Grow Your Career

Get the clinical expertise you need to grow as a therapist in Idaho.

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Supervised Therapist

Therapists who have completed their master's degree but need to complete 3,000 hours of supervised therapy to obtain licensure.

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Licensed Therapist

Work directly with youth and families in individual, group, or family settings for outpatient therapy or residential care.

Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Supervisor

Oversees clinical practices, mentors junior staff, and provides advanced therapeutic services, embodying a pivotal role in enhancing client care and guiding team development.

Clinical Director

Clinical Director

Oversees therapist training, ensures professional standards, and manages clinical operations, crucial for maintaining care quality and team growth.

Investing in Your Success

Our dedicated therapists provide a comprehensive range of evidence-based modalities to support the mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of the youth and families we serve. Our approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and tailored to each individual and family's unique needs. We also provide paid professional training opportunities to help you grow in your career and clinical practice. 

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Student Loan Forgiveness for Idaho Therapists

Working as a therapist not only offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and families, but it may also provide significant financial benefits through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Idaho Youth Ranch qualifies as a public service employer under the PSLF Program.

The combination of a fulfilling career and the potential for loan forgiveness makes working here an attractive choice for mental health professionals who want to make a difference while also achieving their financial goals.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one counseling sessions provide a safe, supportive space for youth to process emotions, develop coping skills, and work towards personal goals. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based modalities.
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Family Therapy

Sessions engage the whole family system to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Therapists help families develop new patterns of interaction and address the impact of a youth's challenges on the entire family.
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Group Therapy

Therapist-facilitated groups allow youth to connect with peers facing similar challenges, practice social skills, and learn from each other's experiences. Groups may be organized around specific themes like anger management, grief and loss, or other topics.
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Trauma-Focused Therapies

Specialized approaches like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help youth heal from traumatic experiences and develop resilience.
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EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

 Incorporates horses into the therapeutic process to facilitate emotional growth, improve self-awareness, and develop trust and relationship skills.
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Collaborative Problem Solving

CPS is a cognitive-behavioral approach that teaches youth and caregivers to collaboratively resolve problems, handle challenging behaviors, and build positive relationships. CPS emphasizes empathy, understanding, and mutually satisfactory solutions.
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Therapist-facilitated groups allow youth to connect with A crisis prevention and intervention model that equips therapists and staff with skills to de-escalate crises, maintain safety, and help youth develop coping strategies. TCI emphasizes respectful, non-coercive interventions and learning opportunities.

Becoming part of our team unlocks a distinctive career trajectory, immersing you in a broad continuum of care that encompasses everything from outpatient counseling to our premier psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF), and beyond to thorough aftercare. This integrative strategy enables our therapists to connect deeply with young clients and their families throughout their healing journey, facilitating a seamless care transition that adapts as the client progresses toward recovery.

Our therapists can build long-term relationships with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their unique challenges and strengths and tailoring interventions to meet their evolving needs. The ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including case managers, teachers, and psychiatric providers, enhances the holistic support available to clients and their families.

As a therapist, you will also have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and expertise as you work with diverse populations and treatment modalities across different settings. Exposure to various evidence-based practices and specialized programs, such as equine-assisted therapy and trauma-focused interventions, allows for continuous professional growth and development. Ultimately, joining our organization means being part of a dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to empower youth and families to heal, grow, and thrive.

For the past 5 years, Idaho Youth Ranch has been like a home to me where I’ve been able to grow both personally and professionally as a therapist in this field. Working with the youth and their families has given me valuable clinical experience and I continue to learn from them every day. I love helping my clients reach their goals and seeing their growth and change through the process. This work is meaningful and rewarding.
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Jaclyn Hammond, LCSW

Outpatient Therapist, Idaho Youth Ranch

Every day Idaho Youth Ranch embodies their values of Relationships, Commitment, Growth, Joy, Compassion, and Transparency. There are many professional development opportunities available and encouraged. It’s wonderful to be a part of an organization that helps the youth and families in our community!

Danielle Warwick, LMSW

Residential Therapist, Idaho Youth Ranch

    Our Values

    Since the day Reverend James Crowe and his wife Ruby Carey Crowe started a boys’ ranch in the desert outside Rupert in the 1950s, Idaho Youth Ranch has grown into a statewide multi-service agency serving boys, girls, and their families.

    These values drive us to continue our founder's vision and create a promising future for Idaho youth and families: 

    Relationships are the foundation

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    Growth is always possible

    is always possible

    Commitment to our mission unites us

    to our mission unites us

    Transparency makes us stronger

    makes us stronger

    Compassion is our lens

    is our lens

    Joy sustains us

    sustains us


    You take care of Idaho's youth—we'll take care of you!

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    Careers at Idaho Youth Ranch offer these great benefits:

    • Career advancement 
    • Competitive compensation
    • Welcoming and inclusive culture
    • 401k options with employer match
    • Resources to support your mental and emotional health
    • Health, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, accident, & identity theft insurance

    "As a Clinical Supervisor at Idaho Youth Ranch, I have the incredible opportunity to guide and mentor a talented team of therapists who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to the youth and families we serve. One of the things that sets Idaho Youth Ranch apart is its unwavering commitment to the professional growth and development of its staff. As a supervisor, I am passionate about creating a nurturing environment that fosters clinical excellence, self-awareness, and work-life balance."

    Amanda, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor at Idaho Youth Ranch

    Amanda Smith
    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor at Idaho Youth Ranch

    "As a therapist at Idaho Youth Ranch for over a decade, I can confidently say that this is more than just a job; it's a calling. Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing the incredible resilience and growth of the youth and families we serve. The work is challenging, but the rewards are immeasurable."

    Lovena Magalsky, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Idaho Youth Ranch Therapist