Job Description
Job Description
We encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you're passionate about the outdoors and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Full time | 7 nights on / 7 nights off | $165+ / night | Benefits
Orientation Weeks : June 19th, July 17th, August 14th, and September 11th
Join the ThreePeaks Ascent Team : Transform Lives Through Innovative Therapy
ThreePeaks Ascent is a short-term residential treatment program located within the RCA field. Our unique approach combines the benefits of wilderness therapy with the structure of traditional residential treatment, making therapeutic interventions more accessible to students and families who previously could not afford them.
Why ThreePeaks Ascent?
- Innovative Therapy : We blend the transformative power of wilderness therapy with traditional residential treatment, offering a comprehensive and holistic healing experience, accredited by The Joint Commission.
- Accessibility : Our program opens doors for more families to benefit from wilderness therapy, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to essential mental health support.
- Collaborative Approach : We work closely with RedCliff Ascent’s wilderness therapy program, providing a seamless transition for students. Our team assesses and screens students before they enter RedCliff Ascent, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Our Mission : ThreePeaks Ascent's students face a range of mental, behavioral, and substance abuse challenges and may have struggled in other treatment settings. We are often the last hope for families in crisis, dedicated to replacing pain and suffering with genuine change and healing. Through shared growth and experiential therapy, we create lasting positive impacts on students' lives.
Make a Difference : Join us in our mission to heal families and transform lives. Be part of a dedicated team that finds profound reward in seeing the gradual replacement of pain with hope and resilience.
Become a part of the ThreePeaks Ascent team today. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.
Responsibilities
Night Shift works 7 consecutive nights in the backcountry, 13 hours a night. You will be in the backcountry for a whole week, the entire week, each shift.Ensure the supervision and safety of studentsProperly document the supervision of studentsAssist students in their curriculum workShare appreciation and knowledge of nature and the outdoorsLead students through experiential activitiesFacilitate group discussionsCreate a safe environment for students to process their emotionsDe-escalate and manage crises within groupProvide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shiftsCreatively, collaboratively, and safely address challenges and obstaclesFollow all company policies and proceduresFollow all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and lawRequirements
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements at the time they submit their application will not be considered.
Hard Skills
High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferredMust be1st Aid & CPR certified (30 day grace period), WFR (Wilderness First Responder) preferredFluency in spoken and written English19+ years of age, per state regulationsAble to pass criminal investigation background checkAble to pass pre-employment health assessmentEligible to work in the USAAble to transport self to and from base for each shiftSoft Skills
Work well within a teamLeadership skills and ability to make decisionsStrong problem-solving aptitudeAble to emotionally self-regulateGood judgementSafety-orientedAble to give and receive feedbackFirm, healthy boundariesBenefits
Full-time jobDiscounted membership at local gymHealth, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 daysEmployer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brandsLong off-shifts ideal for planning tripsA few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake PowellA few hours from many world-class ski resortsClose to Mccarran International Airport in Las VegasA supportive and close-knit community