Recreation Therepist
Work Schedule:
Monday -Friday 8am -4:
30pm (Some Evenings, Weekends & Holidays) Telework:
Yes Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required RELOCATION INCENTIVE/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE IS NOT AUTHORIZED This is a direct patient care position in which the incumbent is responsible, in a developmental capacity for performing the work of a recreation therapist, which encompasses a variety of different duties and responsibilities. The incumbent demonstrates competency, which qualifies him/her to perform patient evaluations and treatment procedures under guidance on patients with a variety of complex diagnoses and disabilities. The incumbent has skills in program development and administrative aspects of patient treatment and has knowledge and ability in diversified recreation therapy treatment services. The Major Duties and Responsibilities Includes, but are not limited to:
Responsible for developing, organizing and administering recreation therapy programs to provide therapeutic interventions to patients on the various programs:
community living centers, patient acute mental health, residential Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program (HVRP), HUD-VASH. Conduct, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data based upon functional domains (cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure).Incorporating the four-step process of:
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services delivered. Constructs appropriate and evidence-based recreation therapy interventions for treating patients with complex medical or mental health issues such as Polytrauma (TBI); Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Substance Use Disorder/Addictions; Serious Mental Illness; and Hospice/Palliative Care. Provide direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients and require only general supervision. Develop positive patterns of behavior; relaxation and stress reduction; lifestyle alteration; social skills training; develop self-esteem; reinforce positive relationships; motor learning and training strategies; anger and pain management; identify risks; recovery support; lifestyle adjustment; conflict/problem resolution; adjustment to disability, including coping with grief and loss. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/03/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States (U.S) (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a)). Education. The following education requirements apply to the recreation therapist, creative arts therapist (art), creative arts therapist (dance/movement), creative arts therapist (drama), and creative arts therapist (music) Recreation Therapist:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NTRC); OR A Bachelor's Degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. Required Certification:
Recreation Therapist. Applicants must be certified in Recreation Therapy; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification NCTRC). If hired under paragraph 3b(1)(b), certification cannot be waived. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Experience/Education. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level GS-09. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment interventions to address the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment of function and utilization of unconventional methods and techniques. Knowledge to independently interpret provider referrals and consults; and apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and the environment of care. Skill in effectively communicating and educating, in a clear and concise manner, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to facilitate the interdisciplinary treatment process. Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions. Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and the treatment of recreation, leisure, and biopsychosocial functional deficits. References:
VA Handbooks 5005/111Staffing - Appendix G60 (Recreation and Creative Arts Therapist) dated June 06, 2019 http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday -Friday 8am -4:
30pm (Some Evenings, Weekends & Holidays) Telework:
Yes Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required RELOCATION INCENTIVE/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE IS NOT AUTHORIZED This is a direct patient care position in which the incumbent is responsible, in a developmental capacity for performing the work of a recreation therapist, which encompasses a variety of different duties and responsibilities. The incumbent demonstrates competency, which qualifies him/her to perform patient evaluations and treatment procedures under guidance on patients with a variety of complex diagnoses and disabilities. The incumbent has skills in program development and administrative aspects of patient treatment and has knowledge and ability in diversified recreation therapy treatment services. The Major Duties and Responsibilities Includes, but are not limited to:
Responsible for developing, organizing and administering recreation therapy programs to provide therapeutic interventions to patients on the various programs:
community living centers, patient acute mental health, residential Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program (HVRP), HUD-VASH. Conduct, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data based upon functional domains (cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure).Incorporating the four-step process of:
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services delivered. Constructs appropriate and evidence-based recreation therapy interventions for treating patients with complex medical or mental health issues such as Polytrauma (TBI); Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Substance Use Disorder/Addictions; Serious Mental Illness; and Hospice/Palliative Care. Provide direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients and require only general supervision. Develop positive patterns of behavior; relaxation and stress reduction; lifestyle alteration; social skills training; develop self-esteem; reinforce positive relationships; motor learning and training strategies; anger and pain management; identify risks; recovery support; lifestyle adjustment; conflict/problem resolution; adjustment to disability, including coping with grief and loss. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/03/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States (U.S) (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a)). Education. The following education requirements apply to the recreation therapist, creative arts therapist (art), creative arts therapist (dance/movement), creative arts therapist (drama), and creative arts therapist (music) Recreation Therapist:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NTRC); OR A Bachelor's Degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. Required Certification:
Recreation Therapist. Applicants must be certified in Recreation Therapy; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification NCTRC). If hired under paragraph 3b(1)(b), certification cannot be waived. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Experience/Education. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level GS-09. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment interventions to address the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment of function and utilization of unconventional methods and techniques. Knowledge to independently interpret provider referrals and consults; and apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and the environment of care. Skill in effectively communicating and educating, in a clear and concise manner, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to facilitate the interdisciplinary treatment process. Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions. Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and the treatment of recreation, leisure, and biopsychosocial functional deficits. References:
VA Handbooks 5005/111Staffing - Appendix G60 (Recreation and Creative Arts Therapist) dated June 06, 2019 http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
- Department:
0638 Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist - Salary Range:
$75,515 to $98,176 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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