Clinical Director (Treatment Supervisor) | Dubuque, IA

About Bridgewater Recovery

Bridgewater Recovery is a behavioral health organization developing a substance use treatment program focused on expanding access to high-quality IOP, PHP, detox, and residential treatment services in Dubuque, Iowa. The program is being built to serve individuals who need a higher level of care, with a focus on clinical quality, operational discipline, strong culture, and long-term sustainability.

The Opportunity

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

What You'll Do

•       Help 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, building a 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 applicable 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 as needed

•       Partner with the Executive Director on operational and staffing decisions affecting clinical care

•       Coordinate with the Medical Director and nursing leadership on integrated treatment planning

Requirements

•       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

Benefits

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

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