Director of Recreational & Expressive Therapy

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Benefits with UHS

Job summary

Rivendell is a 149 inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Bowling Green, KY on a 49 acre campus. This role leads and elevates therapeutic programming across recreation, art, music, movement, and other expressive modalities to empower emotional well-being and patient engagement.

The Director of Recreational/Expressive Therapy will oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative services, guiding therapists and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create meaningful

Qualifications

• Recreational Therapist: Bachelor’s degree and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Music Therapist: Bachelor’s degree and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT)
• Art Therapist: Master’s degree and working towards registration with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
• Leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, rehabilitation, or therapeutic programming
• Strong communication, team-building, and program development skills
• Passion for creating meaningful therapeutic experiences that promote healing and recovery

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Recreational and Expressive Therapy programs.
• Develop engaging, evidence-based therapeutic activities that support treatment goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of therapy professionals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and compassionate service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team-building

Program development

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Rivendell is a 149 inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Bowling Green, KY on a 49 acre campus. This role leads and elevates therapeutic programming across recreation, art, music, movement, and other expressive modalities to empower emotional well-being and patient engagement.

The Director of Recreational/Expressive Therapy will oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative services, guiding therapists and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create meaningful