Behavioral Health Supervisor

About the role

Join Our Journey – Shape the Future of Recovery
Renewal Falls Recovery Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is opening a premier behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional, evidence-based care in a recovery-focused environment that promotes healing, dignity, accountability, and long-term wellness. We are building a team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference and helping individuals reclaim their lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and leadership to Behavioral Health Technicians, Recovery Support Specialists, and related support staff.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance coaching, and annual evaluations.
• Aid with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and training of Recovery Support staff.
• Develop schedules and staffing plans that ensure safe and effective program coverage.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Support patient orientation and integration into the program.
• Facilitate educational, recovery-focused, and psychoeducational groups as assigned.
• Monitor patient participation, engagement, and adherence to program expectations.
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral management.
• Support recreational, wellness, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Administer and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, and other approved observations.
• Provide transportation support when necessary and approved.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of incidents, observations, patient interactions, and shift activities.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, state regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in leadership meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, residential treatment, or healthcare.
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred: Experience in residential substance use disorder treatment, experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, knowledge of ASAM criteria and recovery-oriented systems of care, experience supporting Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory compliance activities, Peer Recovery Specialist certification or behavioral health credentials.