Elements is a small owner-operated Outdoor Therapy Program. We work with adolescents and young adults struggling with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. We are looking for Field Mentors that will live in the outdoors with clients and have the unique opportunity to function as both an outdoor guide and therapeutic mentor, following the guidance of a licensed therapist.

We are looking for awesome people who love to spend most of their time outdoors to join our next trainings!

We have year-round and season positions available! We also offer internship hours for students over the summer, please reach out to Lisa to learn more.

Perks:

Adventure activities – climbing, rappelling, fly fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, low ropes initiatives, and mountain biking.
Great team culture
Great Work/Life balance with around 150 days on a year

Benefits:

Competitive wage ranging from $36,400 to $49,920 a year annually
16 days of Paid Time Off each year (equals two full rotations which turns into a whole month off!)
Training Stipend of $500 on first check
Gear Lending Library (you can borrow gear from us that you don’t own yet)
Temporary Housing available in Huntington, UT for first three off-shifts
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after one month of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Pro-deals with multiple outdoor gear and apparel companies

Our base is in Huntington, UT approximately 2 hours northwest of Moab and 2 hours south of Salt Lake City. Staff can live ANYWHERE! Commuting only twice in an 8-day period allows for lots of flexibility in your location. Housing provided the day before and the day after rotation for ease of travel. Lots of our staff carpool!

Responsibilities:

Provide mentorship and support to clients, fostering their personal and social development.
Guide clients in activities including adventure and therapeutic based.
Utilize conflict management techniques to address and resolve issues effectively.
Collaborate with Licensed Therapists in supporting the clients.
Document progress and report on the well-being of mentees regularly.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and carry 55+ lbs
Ability to hike up to 2-5 miles a day if needed, expectation hiking 2/3 days in 8-day schedule
Ability to drive to Huntington, UT in all types of weather (lots of our team carpool)
At least 20 years old or older
High School Diploma/GED Required
Pass Utah and FBI background checks
Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
First Aid/CPR and/or WFR Training – Paid by Elements if not certified

Schedule

This is a unique schedule where Field Mentors work 8 days straight for 15+ hours a day followed by 6 days off. The position provides direct care in a backcountry setting to clients with acute mental, emotional, and behavioral healthcare needs.

Training

We provide an 8-day intensive training where we teach you our therapeutic modalities, outdoor living skills, group management techniques, expedition logistics, adventure activities, and much more. Furthermore, your first 24 days of employment will be an on-the-job apprenticeship to provide continued training and experience to prepare you for the position.

If you love people, enjoy spending most of your time outdoors, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment manager at [email protected] or via text at 385-789-7377