Executive Director | Lynchburg, VA

Atlantic Health Strategies•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mainspring Recovery is seeking an experienced Executive Director to serve as the senior operational leader for its Lynchburg facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for translating organizational strategy into day-to-day execution across all facility departments, including Clinical, Medical, Residential, and Support Services. The Executive Director ensures regulatory compliance, financial performance, and exceptional client care while developing the leaders and teams that make it all possible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, or a related healthcare setting
Minimum of 3 years of senior leadership experience with direct responsibility for multi-department operations, financial performance, and personnel management
Strong knowledge of behavioral healthcare operations, ASAM criteria, and applicable healthcare regulations
Demonstrated success leading organizational growth, operational improvement, and team development initiatives
Proficiency with electronic health records, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between assigned facilities as needed

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field preferred
Experience managing licensed treatment programs, regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and payer requirements preferred
Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CSAC, RN, NP, MD, or equivalent) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight across all facility operations, ensuring alignment with Mainspring Recovery's mission, values, and standards of care
Oversee the performance and professional development of Directors and department leaders across all levels of care
Monitor and manage census, admissions, discharges, utilization management, and service delivery metrics to support organizational growth
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, payer, and licensing requirements
Partner with Clinical and Medical leadership to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based treatment services
Oversee budget performance, labor management, and operational efficiency within the facility
Lead crisis management, incident response, and risk mitigation initiatives
Support recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development across departments
Serve as a primary liaison between facility leadership, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, referral partners, and community stakeholders
Drive accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring consistent implementation of company policies and strategic initiatives