Welcome to the Mountain Valley Treatment Center!
As Featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, PBS, and other media outlets, The Mountain Valley Treatment Center in Plainfield, New Hampshire is one of the leading private treatment programs for Anxiety and OCD in the country. Located on the Connecticut River, our stunning campus – a former five-star inn – is a gorgeous and comfortable place where you do meaningful work while also enjoying the benefits of 25 acre farm, fresh home cooked meals, and true “family” atmosphere. We are known for our expertise in providing exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) within our highly integrated, occupational-therapy (OT) informed milieu, in order to achieve excellent clinical outcomes for youth with anxiety related. Mountain Valley is an excellent workplace for clinical professionals who value excellence in treatment, a highly collaborative approach, and professional growth.
Position Title: Farm & Animal Coordinator
Location: Plainfield, NH
Salary: $55K-$65K Plus Outstanding Benefits
Benefits:
- FREE GOURMET FARM TO TABLE MEALS!!!
- Comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement 403b, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long & Short-Term Disability.
- Management level PTO & Sick Time
- Professional training in support of continued professional growth and development.
Description: The Farm and Animal Coordinator (FAC) oversees the daily operations of the program’s farm and animal areas, ensuring the highest standards of animal care, farm maintenance, and safety. The FAC plays an integral role in the therapeutic mission of the program by incorporating farm-based and animal-assisted activities into residents’ daily therapeutic programming. In collaboration with clinical and residential teams, the FAC facilitates meaningful, hands-on experiences that support exposure goals, emotional regulation, life skill development, and a sense of purpose through purposeful work. The FAC is also responsible for managing farm operations, including budgeting, procurement of supplies and equipment, scheduling, and compliance with animal welfare regulations. In addition, this role provides training and supervision to staff and residents participating in farm activities, modeling safe, compassionate, and responsible engagement with animals and the natural environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, although not limited to, as other duties may be assigned:
Animal & Farm Management
- Oversee daily animal care, including feeding, grooming, health checks, and habitat maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health, vaccinations, and veterinary care.
- Plan and manage seasonal farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and general upkeep.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to animal care and agricultural operations.
- Coordinate with veterinarians, suppliers, and maintenance personnel as needed.
Therapeutic & Program Integration
- Collaborate with clinical and residential teams to integrate farm and animal-related activities into therapeutic programming.
- Support resident participation in farm tasks that align with individual treatment goals and the programs overall mission and values.
- Foster emotional regulation, self-confidence, and responsibility through structured, hands-on learning experiences.
- Adapt activities to meet individual therapeutic needs, ensuring accessibility and safety for all residents.
- Assist in the facilitation of activity therapy modules weekly.
Training, Supervision & Collaboration
- Train and supervise staff in safe and effective methods of animal handling and farm work.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to residents, modeling positive work habits and healthy engagement with the environment.
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure farm activities are integrated into the daily and weekly program schedule.
Safety & Risk Management
- Create standard operating procedures that maintain high standards of safety for residents, staff, and animals.
- Regularly assess the farm environment for safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
- Develop and enforce farm safety policies and procedures.
Program Administration & Operations
- Manage farm budgets, inventory, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development as assigned.
- Professionally represent and embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of Mountain Valley Treatment Center.
- Report any unusual incidents, behaviors, or safety concerns to supervisor in an effective and timely manner.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience in animal husbandry, farm management, agriculture, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of safe animal handling practices and farm operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a therapeutic or team-based environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with adolescents and young adults.
- Strong group facilitation skills.
- Physical ability to perform farm-related labor and work in variable outdoor conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass required background checks.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, psychology, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, or a related field.
- Experience working in a therapeutic, residential, or educational setting.
- Familiarity with CBT principles, exposure-based interventions, or occupational therapy approaches.
- Supervisory or program management experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May indirectly supervise employees within the scope of the job’s essential duties, applicable projects, or assignments as determined by the Residential Director. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mountain Valley Treatment Center’s policies and applicable laws.
Website: https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/
The Mountain Valley Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
