- Position Title
- Creative Arts Therapist (Music)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFF-11541632-22-SRM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Thursday, July 21, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
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Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Creative Arts Therapist (Music) position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The following are basic requirements for appointment as a Creative Arts Therapist (Music) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must meet. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Please select the answer below that describes your education.
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Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University and address; Degree Earned; Date Conferred (or for HPTs Only - Date to be Conferred). NOTE: Please provide a copy of an unofficial transcript with your application, if applicable.
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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be certified in music therapy (MT-BC) approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT). You must provide documentation showing you meet this requirement. Do you possess the Certification requirement listed above?
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Please provide information regarding Certification: If you are currently certified, please advise as to the following details regarding the National Certification you possess to include: Type of Certification, State Issued, Date Issued, Expiration Date and Certification Number (if applicable)
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 4707(d)?
Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
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Grade Determination GS-11: In addition to the basic requirements, you must possess specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9). Specialized experience includes: administering and interpreting music therapy assessments; utilizing clinical knowledge to develop unconventional assessment and interview approaches to effectively elicit information; conducts, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data across functional domains (i.e., behavioral, cognitive, communicative, emotional, physical, sensory, and social. (This must be represented in your resume).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to meeting the above listed specialized experience, applicants also must meet the following KSAs. (MUST be well demonstrated within your resume)
(1) Knowledge of the roles and meaning of music in various cultures and subcultures, how culture influences identity formation, concept of health and pathology, and understanding of the role of music therapy and how music therapy is practiced.
(2) Knowledge of current methods of music therapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation related to human growth and development, musical development , diagnostic classifications, etiology, symptomology and prognosis and formulating complex treatment plans, including the contraindications of music therapy for individuals and groups.
(3) Ability to design, develop, or adapt unique music therapy methods for assessment, treatment or palliation, and evaluation procedures for complex clinical cases, through a broad range of specialized music therapy services for various and emergent patient populations.
(4) Ability to use music therapy interventions to provide opportunities to work through treatment issues, including emotional disturbances, by establishing a safe environment for the patient to understand the symbolic expression of their musical product, process, and experience as it relates to recovery and wellness.
(5) Ability to apply effective use of professional skill, objectivity, and insight to respond constructively to both positive and negative reactions , establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with professional boundaries to reflect trusting, empathetic, and respectful interactions.
(6) Ability to apply current research literature and co-facilitate treatment with professionals from other disciplines, the uses of the creative arts therapies and recreational therapy, as well as understanding emerging models and trends in music therapy.
Do you possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above?
(1) Knowledge of the roles and meaning of music in various cultures and subcultures, how culture influences identity formation, concept of health and pathology, and understanding of the role of music therapy and how music therapy is practiced.
(2) Knowledge of current methods of music therapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation related to human growth and development, musical development , diagnostic classifications, etiology, symptomology and prognosis and formulating complex treatment plans, including the contraindications of music therapy for individuals and groups.
(3) Ability to design, develop, or adapt unique music therapy methods for assessment, treatment or palliation, and evaluation procedures for complex clinical cases, through a broad range of specialized music therapy services for various and emergent patient populations.
(4) Ability to use music therapy interventions to provide opportunities to work through treatment issues, including emotional disturbances, by establishing a safe environment for the patient to understand the symbolic expression of their musical product, process, and experience as it relates to recovery and wellness.
(5) Ability to apply effective use of professional skill, objectivity, and insight to respond constructively to both positive and negative reactions , establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with professional boundaries to reflect trusting, empathetic, and respectful interactions.
(6) Ability to apply current research literature and co-facilitate treatment with professionals from other disciplines, the uses of the creative arts therapies and recreational therapy, as well as understanding emerging models and trends in music therapy.
Do you possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above?
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate consideration, you must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).