Director of Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (M.A.R.T.)
UHS
Summary
Valley Hospital is a 122-bed private psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance use treatment. Our approach is built on three core principles: outstanding care, compassionate people, and unparalleled service.
Job description
Our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing effective, individualized treatment that supports recovery, wellness, and improved quality of life. We combine evidence-based clinical practices with comprehensive behavioral health services to help our patients achieve meaningful and lasting progress.
Valley Hospital is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (M.A.R.T.) to provide leadership and strategic direction for our therapeutic programming.
The Director of M.A.R.T. is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of music, art, recreation, and related therapeutic services throughout the hospital. This leader will ensure programs meet the clinical needs of our patients while supporting the hospital's overall goals for quality, safety, patient experience, and therapeutic engagement.
We are looking for a collaborative and creative leader who is passionate about behavioral health and understands the important role therapeutic activities play in patient recovery. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, clinical judgment, organization, and the ability to build meaningful programs that engage patients and support positive outcomes.
Join Valley Hospital and help create therapeutic experiences that make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
- Related work experience 3-5 years
- Certification or Licensure - Art, Occupational, Recreation or Music Therapy
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations
- An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.