Overview
OPEN SKY WILDERNESS THERAPY – FIELD GUIDE
Open Sky assists adolescents and young adults struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Colorado, Open Sky approach transcends traditional wilderness therapy by emphasizing treatment for the whole family. Our clinical approach integrates the latest in evidence-based treatments with innovative and research-driven holistic healing practices. We provide a life-changing opportunity for our students to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one’s true nature.
Field Guide Schedule:
Guides generally work 15-day shifts followed by 13 days off, with occasional 8-day shifts available. We prioritize candidates looking for year-round employment. We have a limited number of spots for seasonal guides able to work for 6-7 months.
Field Guide Essential Duties:
-Embrace a risk management mindset
-Manage the physical and emotional safety of students in an outdoor setting
-Live outdoors with students
-Teach a wide range of skills, including camp craft, hygiene, meal preparation, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and effective communication
-Embody and model these skills to both students and co-workers
-Maintain healthy working relationships with students, their families, and co-workers
-Collaborate with other departments to serve and support student treatment plans
-Support other program departments such as transport, medical, operations, and administrative when needed
Compensation & Benefits:
-Competitive daily wages range from $231 to $313 a day.
-$300 travel stipend and $1,000 hiring stipend after an offer of employment and completion of first shift.
-Periodic bonuses.
-Paid sick leave.
-Professional certification and development funding
-Health, dental, and vision insurance after six months of full-time employment.
-401k plan with matching contributions after one year of full-time employment.
-Employee assistance plan.
-Pro-deals with multiple outdoor gear and apparel companies.
Required Skills:
Please view out website for complete list of qualifications and required skills
About Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Open Sky assists early adolescents, adolescents, and young adults struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Colorado and the canyon country of southeast Utah, the Open Sky approach transcends traditional wilderness therapy by emphasizing treatment for the whole family. We provide a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one’s true nature.
