Clinical Director

Mainspring Recovery•Dumfries, VA

2d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing all clinical operations within the ASAM-designated treatment facility across all levels of care, including residential, and partial hospitalization. This role provides leadership, oversight, and clinical supervision to licensed and associate-level clinical staff while ensuring delivery of high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based care. The Clinical Director ensures compliance with state, federal, licensing, accreditation, and payer requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required
Active independent clinical license in the state of Virginia required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Qualified to provide board-approved supervision to associate-level clinicians required
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment required
Experience working within ASAM levels of care, including residential and outpatient treatment settings required
Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria, substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions
Understanding of DBHDS regulations, CARF standards, documentation requirements, and medical necessity criteria
Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience with Medicaid-funded services, utilization review, accreditation standards, and state licensing requirements preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees daily clinical operations across all ASAM levels of care within the facility
Provides clinical supervision and oversight for associate-level and licensed clinical staff in accordance with state board requirements
Ensures clinical programming, documentation, and services align with ASAM criteria, DBHDS regulations, CARF standards, and payer expectations
Supports development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical programming and treatment services
Reviews clinical documentation for quality, compliance, medical necessity, and appropriateness of care
Provides leadership, mentorship, training, and performance management to clinical team members
Collaborates with nursing, medical, operations, admissions, utilization review, and executive leadership teams to support continuity of care and client outcomes
Participates in treatment planning, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and utilization management processes as needed
Assists with audits, investigations, corrective action plans, accreditation activities, and regulatory readiness efforts
Maintains awareness of evolving behavioral health regulations, payer requirements, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence