Job Listing: RECREATION THERAPIST
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1 vacancy - DC - Washington 1 vacancy - VA - Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church 1 vacancy - MD - Throughout Maryland DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
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About the Position: The position is located at Water Reed Army Medical Center, residual community in Northwest Washington, DC. There is easy accessibility to public transportation.
The work requires some physical exertion in the movement of recreational supplies throughout the ward to conduct therapeutic recreation. It also requires physical stamina, dexterity, and recreational skill in order to participate with patients in recreational therapy.
The work environment involves moderate risk and continued stress due to the nature of the population.
Organization(s):
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY SERVICE, WASHINGTON DC
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
Major Duties
Serves as a clinical services including one on one treatments, group treatments (1-4 ratio), co-treatments with other disciplines and community group. Obtain Physicians Orders for recreational therapy services. Conduct assessments, interviews and chart reviews with clients/residents and/ or family members. Plan and develop programs and treatment sessions. Assist, plan, organize, and direct therapeutic play and recreation programs to include such activities as games, parties, music, arts and crafts. Conduct group and individual recreation activities according to patients' needs, capabilities and interests; determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of patients. Prepare reports reflecting patients' behavior and progress for medical staff and other team members. Assist in the selection, distribution, maintenance, storage, evaluation and purchase of recreational supplies and equipment.How to Apply
Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted. License/Certification: Recreational Therapist License requiredAll Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard.General Schedule Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to assist in the evaluation of medically impaired patients to provide the opportunity for the development of leisure skills, to train additional therapeutic recreators, and to promote the understanding of the use of therapeutic recreation by other mental health professionals.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. NSPS positions are excluded from time-in-grade restrictions.Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information. On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. GS-09: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required.Immunization screening is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Date Posted: November 2, 2007
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| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Temporary | City: Parkville | |
| Experience:Any | State: Maryland | |
| Education: Bachelors Degree | Zip Code:21234 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 46,041.00 - 121,967.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.Insourced lists job information exactly as provided by employers.
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