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DANCE THERAPIST II

Recruitment #15-004225-0001

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

RICA- Baltimore

605 S. Chapel Gate Lane

Baltimore, MD 21229

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to ensure RICA-Baltimore maintains a family driven, youth guided program. The incumbent within this position provides adjunct therapy, in collaboration with the primary therapist/clinician, to both residential and day treatment students. The dance and movement therapist assesses schedules and conducts movement therapy for emotionally disturbed clients, working towards the goals indicated in the clients IEP and Individual Treatment Plan. Dance and movement therapy compliments individual therapy when traditional verbal therapy can not be utilized effectively and a nonverbal therapeutic modality is needed to assure that quality mental health treatment is accessible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in dance therapy from an accredited college or university. ( A copy of your transcripts or unofficial transcrpits must be attached to the application.)

Experience: One year of experience performing dance therapy work in the treatment of mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled clients or developmentally disabled clients.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in dance therapy for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute current registration as a professional Dance Therapist from the American Dance Therapy Association for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute four years of experience as a professional dance therapist, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, licensed Physical Therapist or certified Activity Therapist, which included the responsibility for clients’ assessments and the planning, implementation and evaluation of clients’ dance therapy treatment in a mental health or developmental disability setting for the required education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Physical Therapy classification or Physical Therapy or Medical Services specialty codes in the dance therapy field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

3. Employees in this classification assigned to facilities with a swimming poolmay be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to permanent appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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