Clinical Therapist

Clinical Therapist

Renewal Falls Recovery Center

Cedar Falls, IA

Center opening Sept 2026

Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), the nation’s first Substance Use Disorder Management Services Organization (SUD-MSO), has partnered with Renewal Falls Recovery Center to launch a detox and residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center serving the greater Cedar Falls, IA area.

Join a team that’s changing lives.

At Renewal Falls Recovery Center and our affiliated treatment centers, we are building something different—programs that deliver exceptional, person-centered care and restore hope for individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed care, compassion, and integrity, and every team member plays a meaningful role in a client’s recovery journey.

Whether you’re bedside in medical, guiding clinical programming, supporting recovery services, or ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that shows up for one another and the people we serve. We offer modern, well-trained workplaces, opportunities for growth, and leadership that invests in your success.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters—and where you’ll make a lasting impact—this is it. We’re glad you’re considering joining our team.

The Clinical Therapist is a licensed behavioral health professional responsible for delivering individual, group, and family therapy services within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented treatment setting. This role includes conducting diagnostic assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, coordinating care, and ensuring high-quality documentation aligned with state, federal, and payer standards.

The Clinical Therapist functions as a collaborative, engaged member of the multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in supporting client safety, stabilization, and long-term recovery outcomes.

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings in accordance with DSM-5 and state guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans aligned with ASAM criteria and client needs.
• Provide structured individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.).
• Respond to crises according to facility policy, ensuring safety and clinical integrity.

• Document all therapy services accurately and on time, following Medicaid, payer, and licensing standards.
• Maintain clinically appropriate progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and incident documentation.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical guidelines, and trauma-informed documentation practices.

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and utilization management reviews.
• Coordinate with internal clinical, medical, and RSS staff to support integrated care.
• Communicate with external partners, referral sources, and family systems as appropriate.

• Provide mentorship or consultation to interns or unlicensed staff within scope.
• Maintain active licensure and credentials; complete required CEUs and trainings.
• Engage in supervision (if applicable) and performance evaluation processes.
• Participate in program improvement initiatives and clinical projects as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of employment (e.g., LMHC, LPC, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• State-recognized addiction counseling certification (e.g., CADC, IADC, LADC).
• Experience in residential, detox, or ASAM 3.5/3.7 levels of care.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and commercial payer documentation requirements.
• Training in trauma-specific models, culturally responsive care, or specialty treatment modalities.

• Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled clinical setting.

• Regular sitting, walking, standing, and use of hands for documentation or therapeutic activities.
• Occasionally lifting (