Clinical Director- Substance Use Disorders

Spring Leaf Solutions•Washington, DC

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Director- SUD serves as the senior clinical leader for SUD operations at Spring Leaf Solutions and is responsible for the strategic oversight, quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance of all behavioral health and substance use disorder services. This position establishes clinical vision, ensures adherence to evidence-based practices and applicable regulatory requirements, and provides leadership to support exceptional client outcomes across Recovery Support Services, ASAM Level 1 Outpatient, Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient, and outpatient mental health services. Working in partnership with the Executive Director, the Clinical Director develops and maintains the organization's clinical infrastructure, including policies, supervision, quality management systems, program development, and clinical workforce planning. The Clinical Director provides clinical direction to the Clinical Manager and serves as the organization's designated clinical authority.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted clinical license (Washington, DC) in good standing that meets state requirements to provide clinical supervision and oversee behavioral health services.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical leadership, supervisory, or program management role.
Demonstrated experience overseeing outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs, including ASAM Level 1 and/or Level 2.1 services.
Experience developing and implementing clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Experience with clinical documentation standards, utilization management, and payer requirements.
Experience preparing for or participating in licensing reviews, accreditation surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections.
Advanced knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment practices.
Comprehensive understanding of the ASAM Criteria and levels of care.
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented models of care.
Ability to provide clinical consultation on complex cases and ethical issues.
Thorough knowledge of Washington, DC behavioral health regulations and licensing requirements.
Working knowledge of Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policies and payer documentation standards.
Knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, professional ethical standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational policies and procedures.
Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and develop future leaders.
Ability to establish accountability while fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Experience managing organizational change and implementing new clinical initiatives.
Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management skills.
Ability to make sound decisions in complex and evolving clinical environments.
Ability to analyze clinical, operational, and quality data to guide decision-making.
Ability to align clinical operations with organizational strategy and regulatory expectations and translate them into effective and efficient workflows.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining quality and compliance.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal staff, providers, referral partners, payers, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, clinical staff, clients, and external stakeholders.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (e.g., LCMHC/LCAS, LCSW/LCAS).
Clinical Supervisor (CS) designation, if applicable.
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or equivalent credential.
Experience opening, expanding, or managing multiple behavioral health service lines.
Experience with integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Experience with Medicaid managed care, commercial insurance, and value-based care initiatives.
Experience with CARF and/or Joint Commission accreditation.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through organizational growth or change.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the organization's clinical programs and establishes the standards, policies, and practices that guide service delivery.
Establish the organization's clinical philosophy and standards of practice.
Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
Provide clinical consultation on complex client cases.
Lead program development and clinical service expansion.
Evaluate emerging best practices and recommend improvements to clinical programming.
Serve as the organization's clinical representative with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
Establishes and oversees the organization's clinical governance framework, ensuring compliance with all applicable licensing, payer, and regulatory requirements while promoting continuous quality improvement.
Provide oversight of the organization's quality assurance and performance improvement program.
Interpret and implement applicable state, federal, payer, and accreditation requirements.
Ensure compliance with documentation, supervision, and clinical service standards.
Oversee internal audits, corrective action plans, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain organizational readiness for licensing reviews, audits, and accreditation surveys.
Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and risk trends.
Review significant incidents and oversee clinical risk management activities.
Provides clinical leadership to management and clinical staff while fostering professional development, accountability, and excellence in clinical practice.
Provide clinical direction and supervision to the Clinical Manager.
Oversee the organization's clinical supervision program.
Ensure staff meet licensure, supervision, and continuing education requirements.
Participate in recruitment and selection of clinical personnel.
Support leadership development within the clinical team.
Promote a culture of ethical practice, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Collaborates with organizational leadership to support strategic planning, community partnerships, and organizational growth.
Partner with the Executive Director on organizational planning and service expansion.
Develop relationships with referral partners, healthcare organizations, managed care entities, and community stakeholders.
Participate in leadership meetings and organizational initiatives.
Support grant development, contract management, and program reporting, as assigned.
Provides executive-level administrative oversight of clinical services and supports organizational decision-making.
Review clinical program performance metrics and present reports 2X/monthly to executive leadership.
Develop and monitor clinical budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Prepare reports for leadership, governing bodies, and regulatory agencies.
Recommend organizational improvements based on quality and performance data.
Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.