Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) | Dubuque, IA

Atlantic Health Strategies; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Recovery in Dubuque, IA, is seeking an experienced Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) to lead clinical programming across IOP, PHP, detox, and residential services from pre-opening through ongoing operations. You will supervise therapists, establish policies, and drive quality care in a high-impact role.

The ideal candidate holds an independent clinical license (LISW/LMHC/LMFT/Psychologist/APRN/Physician), a Master’s degree in a related field, and 5+ years of clinical

Qualifications

• Independent clinical licensure as LISW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist, APRN, or Physician.
• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of clinical experience.
• 3+ years of clinical supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and stand up clinical programming across IOP, PHP, detox, and residential treatment.
• Develop clinical policies, treatment protocols, and documentation standards ahead of facility opening.
• Support licensure readiness and clinical survey preparation.
• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, counselors, and clinical staff.
• Recruit, onboard, and lead the clinical team, fostering accountability and compassionate care.
• Coach and support staff to adhere to evidence-based practices.
• Ensure operations comply with state, federal, payer, and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain survey readiness and support licensing, audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators, recommending improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical supervision

Program design

Policy development

Education

Master's degree or higher (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, MFT, Nursing)

Job description

Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) | Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, United States | Posted on 09/10/2026

• Work Experience 5+ years of progressive behavioral health leadership experience, including 3+ years in an executive leadership role
• Salary $95,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Country United States

Job Description

Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) |Dubuque, IA

About Bridgewater Recovery

Bridgewater Recovery is abehavioral health organization developing a substance use treatment programfocused on expanding access to high-quality IOP, PHP, detox, and residentialtreatment services in Dubuque, Iowa. The program is being built to serve individualswho need a higher level of care, with a focus on clinical quality, operationaldiscipline, strong culture, and long-term sustainability.

The Opportunity

Bridgewater Recovery is seekingan experienced Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) to serve as the seniorclinical leader for its Dubuque, Iowa facility. This is a high-impactleadership role responsible for building and overseeing clinical programming,supervision, and quality of care across IOP, PHP, detox, and residential levelsof care, from pre-opening through ongoing operations.

What You'll Do

• Help design and stand up clinical programming acrossIOP, PHP, detox, and residential treatment
• Develop clinical policies, treatment protocols, anddocumentation standards ahead of facility opening
• Support licensure readiness and clinical surveypreparation
• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, counselors,and clinical staff
• Recruit, onboard, and lead the clinical team, buildinga culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care
• Provide coaching and support to clinical staff,ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices
• Ensure clinical operations comply with applicablestate, federal, payer, and accreditation requirements
• Maintain survey readiness and support licensing,audits, inspections, and quality reviews
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators,recommending improvements as needed
• Partner with the Executive Director on operational andstaffing decisions affecting clinical care
• Coordinate with the Medical Director and nursingleadership on integrated treatment planning

Requirements

What You Bring

• Independent clinical licensure as LISW, LMHC, LMFT,Psychologist, APRN, or Physician
• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling,Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, or a related field
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• 3+ years of clinical supervision experience

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: $95,000 -$125,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Schedule: Full-time |On-site | Contract to start, transitioning to employee at facility launch

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bridgewater Recovery is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protectedstatus in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.