Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000
A licensed practitioner/animal-assisted therapist is needed for a full-time on-site position in Bethesda. This position requires service dog training experience or utilization in a program setting, state licensure, and at least two years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), occupational therapist (OT), or related clinical field. Most of the work will occur at a military medical facility in Bethesda, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
- Screen service members/veterans for eligibility to participate in the program.
- Work with the service animal training instructors (SATI) to structure training sessions that map to clinical outcomes.
- Support and observe one-on-one instruction and teach small group classes to volunteer Warrior Trainers.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment for the dogs and humans at the program sites.
- Work with the SATI to match animal training activities to desired clinical outcomes for wounded warriors and document the sessions in the client's electronic medical record.
- Provide and support small group instruction on service dog training to volunteer Warrior Trainers recovering from wounds of war.
- Be eligible for credentialing and privileging at Walter Reed (WRNMMC).
- Provide clinically based interventions through the implementation of an animal-assisted therapy program.
- Monitor and contribute to therapeutic service animal training sessions following program standards and targeted therapeutic goals.
- Maintain encounter reports, metrics, patient documentation, and program administrative documentation in the military electronic medical record (EMR).
- Provide ongoing assessments of the progress of the patient.
- Serve as an integral and critical clinical member of the integrated diagnostic, evaluation, treatment planning, education, and research teams.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure compliance with HIPAA, patient goals, research guidelines, medical record requirements, and installation regulations.
- Update and implement Standard Operating Procedures of the clinical practice.
- Advocate for the industry’s use of service animals in clinically appropriate and therapeutic ways.
- Represent and serve as an advocate for Wounded Warriors and their families in obtaining services and support related to service animals.
- Identify and refer families who may be candidates for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
- Travel with patients may be required as part of the staff for therapy activities.
- Participate fully in the Peer Review Program for the specific licensed clinical specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience, Skills, Background:
- At least two years of clinical experience as an LCSW, OT, or related clinical field with one year of working experience as an animal-assisted therapist.
- Privileges and credentialing at WRNMMC and/or FBCH, as applicable.
- Certification of completion of an industry-recognized Animal Assisted Therapy education program.
- Experience working with individuals with TBI and/or mental health conditions.
- Experience as a service dog trainer or significant work as a professional dog trainer.
- Ability to effectively interact and work with Veterans who have experienced combat trauma.
- Ability to instruct people with various backgrounds and skill levels in service dog training.
- Must possess a state motor vehicle license and insurance to transport rehabilitation patients.
- Maintain current 2-year Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association.
- Comply with all NCR Directives including those associated with clothing and appearance and drug-free workplace.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Comfort and experience in public speaking, presentations, and interacting with community members.
Benefits:
- Employer Paid Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Requirements:
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods. The position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Sufficient mobility is required, including bending, reaching, and kneeling. Possible lifting up to 90 lbs.
Please note: 4S-Silversword Software and Services LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. This job description is not all-encompassing and may vary depending on business needs.
4S-Silversword Software and Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on legally protected characteristics.
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