Lead Adventure Therapist

Overview

Lead Adventure Therapist

Location: 130 Calo Lane, Lake Ozark, MO 65049 Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 

Relocation Assistance Provided!

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and oversee Adventure Therapy programming, including animal‑assisted and canine training activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met
• Provide clinical leadership through student assessments, development of S.M.A.R.T. goals, in‑the‑moment coaching, group sessions, and crisis intervention as needed
• Coordinate care by collaborating with therapists, treatment teams, families, and referral partners; attend treatment team meetings, placement calls, transitions, and finalizations
• Support student and staff development by building strong relationships, offering encouragement, and facilitating 1:1 meetings and campus engagement activities
• Ensure clinical compliance by completing accurate documentation, participating in Joint Commission preparation and inspections, and adhering to all Calo policies and procedures
• Manage communication and family engagement through The Family Bridge, including updates, photos, blogs, critical issue reporting, and newsletters
• Oversee program operations and logistics, including inventory management, supply ordering, facility organization, and Adventure Therapy office coordination 

Qualifications

• Must be at least 24 years of age
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Master’s degree or higher in a clinical or behavioral health–related field
• Full or provisional clinical licensure, including but not limited to:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Provisional LPC (PLPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Provisional LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist (or provisionally licensed, where applicable)
• Documented experience providing therapeutic services, with a strong emphasis on group therapy
• Experience in adventure therapy, experiential learning, or a related therapeutic field
• Strong leadership, program development, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Commitment to fostering student growth through experiential, physical challenge‑based, and team‑building interventions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

CALO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. 

CALO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. #ALLCALO #onsite #LI-KK1