Supervisory Recreation Therapy (Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist)

The incumbent serves in a full-time position, administrative and clinical, with full authority and has responsibility for the overall planning, organization and implementation of a comprehensive Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy (RCAT) program for the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), in Tomah, Wisconsin. Salary Range $100,931 to $131,213 PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties The Supervisor Recreation Therapist supports the Tomah VAMC in the activities involved in the management of the RCAT Department and maintains a leadership role in the professional standards for all Tomah VAMC recreation/creative arts therapists and assistants. Assign work, monitoring clinical performances of staff, resolving staff conflicts which may interfere with the delivery of services, identifying continuing education and training needs, preparing performance standards and ratings. The supervisor accepts, amends, or rejects completed work, and ensures that performance requirements are maintained. Maintains interdepartmental relations with other services/departments, individuals, and community partners to accomplish medical center goals. Provides daily clinical supervision for recreation and creative arts therapists and assistants, ensures staff supervised are planning and implementing treatment while evaluating staff's performance. Balances multiple responsibilities, sets priorities, delegate tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyzes organizational problems, and develops and implements effective solutions. Clinical portion consistent with Recreation Therapist standards which include Veteran evaluation and treatment, organization activities, coverage for diversional activities as indicated, performance of RAI/MDS, documentation. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10574F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English, as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: The following education requirements apply to the recreation therapist: (a) 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 (NCTRC);OR, (b) 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. Certification: Recreation Therapist. Applicants must be certified in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC. If hired under paragraph 4b(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 and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Recreation Therapist, GS-12 (a) Experience. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level GS-11. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:1. Ability to provide treatment in complex cases and work with great independence.2. Ability to balan

Salaire : $100,931 – $131,213/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VAMC Tomah (http://www.tomah.va.gov/) has been improving the health for those who have so proudly served our nation. Services are available to Veterans living in a Western/Central area of Wisconsin. In addition to our main facility in Tomah, we offer services in four community-based outpatient clinics. These clinics are located in La Crosse, Clark County, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids. VAMC Tomah is one of 8 facilities that comprise Veterans Integrated Services Network 12 which is administratively headquartered at Westchester, IL, and includes facilities in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.