Supervisor-Clinical Therapy Services

Kids for the Future; Dubuque Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (employer paid)

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Relias CEU access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hillcrest seeks a Clinical Supervisor to lead a team of clinical therapists, supervise treatment planning, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff, coordinate internship programs, and collaborate with departments to optimize client care.

Responsibilities include program development, quality assurance, and case consultations. A master’s in a mental health field and Iowa licensure are required; two years of behavioral healthcare experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field with licensure eligibility.
• Minimum of two years in behavioral healthcare.
• Education in clinical supervision of at least 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor therapists, including interns, ensuring trauma‑sensitive, client‑centered care.
• Lead supervision sessions and document case plans, clinical approaches, and challenges.
• Support treatment planning, goals, and evaluating client progress.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary case consultations and program development.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing boards, and policy standards.
• Oversee internship program and clinician professional growth.
• Manage clinical assessments, crisis interventions, and documentation quality.
• Partner with HR and other departments to hire, onboard, and evaluate staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interviews & assessments

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Location 2005 Asbury Rd,Dubuque, IA, 52001,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for managing and supervising a team of clinical therapists to deliver effective, evidenced-based therapy and support services to clients. This role combines clinical oversight with administrative duties, including supervising treatment planning, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing professional development opportunities for team members. This role also oversees Hillcrest’s clinical internship program, orienting master’s level students to Hillcrest along with coordinating their clinical work/internship/practicum at the agency. The Clinical Supervisor also collaborates with other departments and external partners to optimize client care and access to resources.

Addition, you will:

• Supervise, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to a team of therapists, includinginterns, ensuring they deliver high-quality, trauma-sensitive, client-centered care.
• Conduct (and document for) regular individual and group supervision sessions todiscuss case plans, therapeutic approaches, and clinical challenges.
• Support clinical staff in developing treatment plans, setting goals, and evaluating clientprogress.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary case consultation meetings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to develop and refine programs,ensuring alignment with best practices and client needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic programs through clientoutcomes, feedback, and data analysis.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with ethicalstandards, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Identify training needs and organize continuing education opportunities for clinical stafffocusing on evidenced-based practices, industry trends, updated rules and regulations.and emerging therapeutic approaches.
• Provide coaching and support for clinical therapists’ professional growth, clinical skillsdevelopment, and career advancement.
• Oversee clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning to ensureclients receive individualized and effective care.
• Provide clinical oversight, consultation, and support for cases requiring immediate orintensive interventions.
• Support clinicians to process vicarious trauma, transference, and/or other issues that may arise as part of supervision or working as a therapist.
• Ensure all documentation, including client records and treatment plans, is accurate, timely and compliant with regulatory standards (e.g. HIPAA, state licensing boards).
• Develop and enforce policies regarding client confidentiality, record-keeping, and treatment protocols.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for clinical staff, collaborating with HR and other departments as needed.
• Act as a liaison between clinical team and other departments, promoting a cohesive, interdisciplinary approach to client care.
• Develop relationships with external partners, including healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations, to enhance client referrals and resources.
• Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and community events as needed.
• Depending on need inside the programs, this role may carry a small caseload, particularly of those clients who may require higher levels of supervision or present with more complex therapeutic needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health field with clinical focus that allows

licensure.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a behavioral healthcare setting required, education in clinical supervision of a least 6 hours.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with or knowledge of clinical interventions and therapies.
• Proficient and experience in interviewing, writing, assessments, and diagnosticskills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Licenses/Certifications:

• Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or theability to obtain within four (4) months of hire and every three (3) yearsthereafter required.
• Holds licensure in the state of Iowa as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor orLicensed Independent Social Worker.

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health Insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.