THERAPIST MOVEMENT

 DEFINITION:

 Under the supervision of a physician or other supervisory officer in
 the Department of Human Services or in a local government
 jurisdiction, assists in the design and implementation of a movement
 therapy program, uses movement and other non-verbal techniques to
 accomplish treatment goals, plans movement activities to aide in the
 restoration, maintenance and improvement of disabled patients, may
 supervise the work of and participate in the training of therapy
 aides; does other related duties.

 NOTE:The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Evaluates patients to determine the benefits of a movement therapy
 program.

 Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to
 analyze patients; develops and evaluates treatment plans.

 Plans and conducts movement therapy programs to further the emotional
 and physical integration of patients.

 Requisitions and maintains movement therapy equipment and supplies.

 Teaches traditional and non-traditional movement using professional
 therapy principles and practices.

 Participates in special movement events and other related activities.

 Cooperates with other health care professionals to identify and
 evaluate patient's goals and progress; modifies treatment plans when
 appropriate.

 May participate in the clinical training of student therapists.

 May supervise the work of volunteers, aides, and technicians, and
 participate in the training of therapy aides.

 Prepares reports.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the 
 agency, office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation from an accredited college or university with 
 a Bachelor's degree with a major course of study in Dance, 
 Dance Therapy or Dance Education.

      EXPERIENCE:

      One (1) year of experience providing movement therapy.

      NOTE:  For positions not requiring certification, a Master's
 degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one (1) year
 of experience.

      NOTE:  Applicants may be required to possess a certification as a
 Dance Therapist Registered issued by the American Dance Therapy
 Association. This certification meets the above education requirement.

      NOTE: Applicants who possess the higher level of certification,
 the Academy of Dance Therapist Registered, issued by the American
 Dance Therapy Association, are considered to have met the above
 certification requirement.

      LICENSE:

      Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
 position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of movement
 therapy.

 Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate patient progress.

 Knowledge of the various types of disabilities affecting special
 populations and the types of movement therapy programs used in
 treatment.

 Knowledge of the techniques used to modify and adapt movement 
 therapy to specific individual needs.

 Knowledge of the methods used in individual and group diagnostic
 assessments.

 Knowledge of the care and use of movement therapy equipment and
 supplies.

 Ability to communicate with and motivate patients of varying
 backgrounds.

 Ability to plan and organize movement therapy programs.

 Ability to observe, assess, record and report patient behavior as it
 relates to patient progress.

 Ability to provide movement therapy to disabled patients.

 Ability to identify and evaluate patient goals and progress.

 Ability to provide assignments, instructions and guidance to assigned
 staff.

 Ability to interpret rules and regulations and apply them to specific
 situations.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with those involved in the work of the program.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03715
C
C
40
18
23
P19
-

This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 12/13/2002