DIR - RECREATION/ACTIVITY THER

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hospital in Arizona seeks a Director of Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (M.A.R.T.) to provide leadership and strategic direction for therapeutic services across the hospital. The role focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based programs that support recovery and improve patient engagement.

The ideal candidate will have advanced licensure in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy, plus 3–5 years of related experience and a strong grasp of regulatory and accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years related work experience.
• Certification or Licensure - Art, Occupational, Recreation or Music Therapy.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of M.A.R.T. services.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for therapeutic programming.
• Ensure programs meet clinical needs and align with hospital goals for quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Build collaborative, creative programs that engage patients and support recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapy services hospital-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical judgment

Program development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (M.A.R.T.)

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.