ThriveNow Recovery Centers · 19 hours ago
Executive Director
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThrive Now Recovery Centers is part of Ascension Recovery Services, focusing on person-centered behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs. They are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead their Iowa City facility, emphasizing leadership that impacts client outcomes and operational excellence.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Tonia Williams
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for clinical, operational, and administrative teams
Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain high-performing staff and leaders
Foster a positive, accountable, and trauma-informed workplace culture
Oversee performance management, corrective action, and professional development
Direct day-to-day facility operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with ARS standards
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based, individualized care delivery
Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and operational budgets
Ensure compliance with state licensing, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable regulations
Oversee incident reporting, investigations, corrective action plans, and grievance resolution
Promote documentation integrity and strong survey readiness practices
Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Represent Thrive Now within the local community, referral networks, and professional organizations
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, payors, and stakeholders
Collaborate with ARS leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and performance goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health, SUD treatment, healthcare, or human services
Strong working knowledge of residential and/or outpatient treatment operations
Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards (Joint Commission preferred)
Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive results
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards (Joint Commission preferred)
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term advancement opportunities.
Company
ThriveNow Recovery Centers
At ThriveNow Recovery Centers™, we prioritize evidence-based and integrative care.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase