Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Children & Families of Iowa•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

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, and play a key role in advancing the mission and vision of CFI. 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, and foster a supportive and collaborative culture. 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, and help ensure services remain effective and community-centered. This role offers the opportunity to blend clinical leadership, program oversight, strategic planning, staff development, quality improvement, and community engagement. 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, and maintain compliance while improving client outcomes. At CFI, our work is guided by values that prioritize: Intentional Compassion, Dependable Teamwork, Family-Focused Care, Highest Integrity, Innovation and Growth, and 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, and ensuring excellent client care.

Requirements

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
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