[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · LEXINGTON, Kentucky # Recreational Therapist (CTRS) LEXINGTON, Kentucky Full-time Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted May 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/354314/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Recreational Therapist (CTRS) ## Job description ### Responsibilities The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital offering psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, and activity therapists. The Ridge Behavioral Health System prides itself as being the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for over 39 years. ### Visit us online [https://ridgebhs.com](https://ridgebhs.com) The Recreational Therapist is responsible for:developing and implementing recreational therapy treatment plans and attends the interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; providing therapy consistent with level of growth, development, age, and functioning; contributing to program design within the recreational therapy department. ### Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Madison Reddell, Clinical Recruiter, at Madison.Reddell@uhsinc.com or by phone at (484)-584-2790. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation required. Certification as a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist) required. Previous inpatient mental health experience preferred. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. ### Pay Transparency To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 145 days - Location: LEXINGTON, Kentucky - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/354314/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/f8a770eb39812f741f80/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Inpatient Therapist (LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/c24b8c43975b45ef4c4e/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/a446d4283ef2817e7cf2/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Outpatient Mental Health Tech - School Based Georgetown](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/bd77ff1a06859ff60ea0/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/bb296d4839696e6a1a89/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CTRS / Therapeutic Recreational Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/brightspring-health-services/jobs/82fcdbca817b84a4832e/) BrightSpring Health Services · AUSTIN, Texas ### [CTRS / Therapeutic Recreational Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/brightspring-health-services/jobs/6d76a5ee14cee2adc182/) BrightSpring Health Services · DALLAS, Texas ### [Recreational Vehicle Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/copart/jobs/685eb73a1e91797272ff/) Copart · NPA Denver South, CO ### [Massage Therapist - Massage Therapist (Full Time), eforea Spa - Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/e42f284db379ad2b584c/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Sedona, AZ, United States ### [AVP Recreational Marine Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chubb/jobs/b199da571b4bd434177d/) Chubb · Chicago, IL, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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