Job Description

At Children & Families of Iowa, this isn’t just a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of behavioral health services for children, adults, and families across Iowa. As Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services, your expertise and leadership directly impact the quality of care, clinical excellence, and long-term outcomes for the communities we serve.

This role places you at the leadership table. As a member of the management team, you’ll:

• Collaborate with executive leadership across the agency
• Help guide strategic decisions and program development and enhancement
• Influence agency-wide initiatives and service integration
• Play a key role in advancing the mission and vision of CFI

Lead and Develop a Strong Clinical Team

If you’re passionate about mentoring clinicians and building high-performing teams, this role provides the opportunity to:

• Supervise and support outpatient behavioral health clinicians
• Provide reflective supervision and professional guidance
• Help staff grow clinically and professionally
• Promote trauma-informed, evidence-based care practices
• Foster a supportive and collaborative culture

Make a Lasting Impact Through Trauma-Informed Care

CFI is deeply committed to trauma-informed services and innovative care models. In this role, you’ll:

• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services
• Lead implementation of evidence-based practices
• Conduct agency-wide trauma-informed care trainings
• Support innovative and responsive treatment approaches
• Help ensure services remain effective and community-centered

Use Both Leadership and Clinical Expertise

This role offers the opportunity to blend:

• Clinical leadership
• Program oversight
• Strategic planning
• Staff development
• Quality improvement
• Community engagement

Drive Program Growth and Innovation

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate and improve program effectiveness
• Help develop innovative service models
• Ensure programs meet evolving community needs
• Support agency growth and resource development
• Maintain compliance while improving client outcomes

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

At CFI, our work is guided by values that prioritize:

• Intentional Compassion
• Dependable Teamwork
• Family-Focused Care
• Highest Integrity
• Innovation and Growth
• Exceptional Professionalism

Enjoy Meaningful, High-Impact Work

No two days are the same in this role. Your work may include:

• Leading clinicians and programs
• Collaborating with leadership teams
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Strengthening trauma-informed practices
• Building community partnerships
• Ensuring excellent client care

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a leader who:

• Is passionate about behavioral health and trauma-informed care
• Enjoys mentoring and developing clinicians
• Thrives in collaborative leadership environments
• Values innovation, integrity, and professionalism
• Can balance clinical excellence with operational leadership
• Is committed to improving outcomes for clients and communities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Licensed in the State of Iowa
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership, supervision, and program development experience
• Strong knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and trauma-informed care

Be a part of something extraordinary!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.