Clinical Director in Dumfries

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.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Active independent clinical license in the state of Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Qualified to provide board-approved supervision to associate-level clinicians.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working within ASAM levels of care, including residential and outpatient treatment settings required.
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services, utilization review, accreditation standards, and state licensing requirements preferred.

Knowledge / Skills

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Direct care and administrative leadership role.
• Full-time on-site position with flexibility based on operational needs.
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.
• Work is performed in a behavioral healthcare treatment environment with exposure to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.

Why This Role Matters

The Clinical Director plays a critical role in ensuring clients receive safe, ethical, and effective treatment services throughout every stage of care. This position directly impacts clinical quality, staff development, client outcomes, and the overall integrity of the organization’s treatment programs. The role offers the opportunity to shape clinical culture, mentor developing clinicians, and contribute to the growth and advancement of integrated behavioral healthcare services within a mission-driven organization.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.