Career Opportunities

If you are looking for a company with opportunity, integrity and excitement, an organization that offers challenging career growth and the training and the support you need to succeed, look no further.

At Santiam Crossing we go to great lengths to hire and retain quality staff. Our weekly trainings, flexible scheduling, and open-management style enable our employees to stay abreast of the latest industry information, enjoy quality personal time, and to have a voice in business operations. This creates a healthy work environment that permeates the company, contributing to career satisfaction.

Career Opportunities:

Title: Campus Therapist

Organization: Santiam Crossing, a Catherine Freer Program

Education Requirements: Master’s degree or Ph.D.

Location: Near Scio, Oregon

Job Type: Part Time

Job Description: Santiam Crossing provides residential treatment for the adolescent graduates of our 51-day wilderness component. (See www.cfreer.com.) The program reflects the intense, adventurous therapy and outdoor aspect that Freer is known for and adds to that an integrated education component. Clients spend approximately equal amounts of time on our campus in the beautiful Cascade foothills and out in the field. Campus life is comprised of school, therapy, recreational and experiential activities, and campus maintenance and development. Off campus activities include service projects and outdoor adventure activities. (Rafting, climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking and others.)

The campus therapist provides group therapy and individual therapy as appropriate for 5-6 residents. The campus therapist is a key part of a holistic treatment team comprised of Youth Wilderness Counselors, therapists and teachers that meets weekly to plan appropriate programming for individual students. The therapist works with parents over the phone to support them and co-ordinate services. The therapist conducts family therapy sessions both on the phone and when families visit. The therapist works with educational consultants, therapists, teachers and other providers to achieve the most beneficial outcome for our clients and their families.

Specific Requirements: MA, MSW, or Ph.D. Experience with adolescents in residential settings, psychotherapy, family therapy, substance abuse work. Prior case management experience helpful. Ability to work as an integral part of a team.

Benefits: Salary DOQ. Health benefits. Meaningful work in beautiful surroundings.

Send Resume to:
Ingrid Cooley
c/o Santiam Crossing
PO Box 1064
Albany, OR 97321
Email: info@cfreer.com
541-812-0116