Behavioral Health Supervisor: Lead Recovery Support Team

Ascension Recovery Services; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Recovery Services invites applications for a Behavioral Health Supervisor at Renewal Falls Recovery Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

This role provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of the Recovery Support Services team, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment while supporting staff development, program consistency, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, residential treatment, or healthcare.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and leadership to Behavioral Health Technicians, Recovery Support Specialists, and related staff.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance coaching, and annual evaluations.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of Recovery Support staff.
• Develop schedules and staffing plans that ensure safe and effective program coverage.
• Foster accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Monitor employee performance and address concerns with leadership and HR.
• Oversee day-to-day Recovery Support operations and patient engagement activities.
• Ensure consistency in program structure, schedules, and daily routines.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding patient concerns and operational challenges.
• Assist with development and implementation of policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Participate in leadership meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain timely documentation of incidents, observations, patient interactions, and shift activities.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, state regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Assist with monitoring staff completion of required training and competencies.
• Partner with Nursing, Clinical, Admissions, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate effectively regarding patient concerns, operational needs, and program improvements.
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Ascension Recovery Services invites applications for a Behavioral Health Supervisor at Renewal Falls Recovery Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

This role provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of the Recovery Support Services team, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment while supporting staff development, program consistency, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance.