Clinical Director

About the role

Relocation Assistance Available | Sign-On Bonus Available
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Facility Opening: Late Summer 2026
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Leadership Flexibility Required
Build Something Exceptional
Renewal Falls Recovery Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is seeking a visionary Clinical Director to help redefine what addiction treatment can be.

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical operations and therapeutic programming.
• Develop innovative treatment curricula and specialty recovery tracks.
• Expand programming that addresses purpose, employment readiness, life skills, emotional wellness, family healing, and sustainable recovery.
• Integrate evidence-based treatment approaches with holistic and wellness-focused programming.
• Ensure programming aligns with ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care principles, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate emerging treatment models and implement innovative approaches that improve patient outcomes.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to licensed and license-eligible clinicians.
• Support professional growth, licensure development, and leadership pathways.
• Facilitate case consultations, treatment reviews, and clinical team meetings.
• Observe clinical services and provide structured feedback to promote excellence.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning processes.
• Serve as a clinical ambassador for the organization both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Addiction Studies, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Iowa clinical licensure (LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Candidates licensed in another state who are eligible to obtain Iowa licensure are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in substance use disorder and/or behavioral health treatment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• Independent clinical licensure (LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience building, launching, or expanding treatment programs.
• Experience developing clinical curriculum and specialty programming.
• Knowledge of holistic, wellness-focused, experiential, or integrative treatment approaches.
• Experience with Joint Commission accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.