Clinical Director

Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced

• Clinical Director
• to oversee the clinical operations of our
• DBHDS-licensed outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility
• in Salem, Virginia. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with
• Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
• regulations, providing clinical leadership, supervising licensed and credentialed staff, and maintaining high-quality, person-centered, and recovery-oriented services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the
• Clinical Director as defined by DBHDS regulations (12VAC35-105-20)
• Provide oversight and direction of all clinical services within the outpatient substance use disorder program
• Ensure ongoing compliance with
• DBHDS licensing standards
• , policies, procedures, and audits
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies and procedures in accordance with state regulations
• Supervise, train, and evaluate clinical staff, including licensed counselors and QMHPs, in accordance with DBHDS credentialing requirements
• Ensure appropriate clinical supervision is provided and documented as required by DBHDS
• Review and approve clinical documentation, including assessments, individualized service plans, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with
• ASAM criteria
• , trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices
• Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Provide consultation on complex or high-risk cases
• Participate in DBHDS inspections, corrective action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Collaborate with executive leadership on program development, outcomes tracking, and service expansion

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required:

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active, unrestricted Virginia clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent)
• Meets DBHDS qualifications for
• Clinical Director
• under
• 12VAC35-105
• Minimum of
• 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience
• in substance use disorder treatment
• At least
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience
• in a behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of DBHDS licensing standards, documentation requirements, and service authorization

• Preferred:

• Prior experience serving as Clinical Director or Program Manager in a DBHDS-licensed facility
• Experience with
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• programs
• Familiarity with CARF
• Experience developing corrective action plans and responding to DBHDS citations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of
• DBHDS regulations and licensing standards
• Strong leadership and staff development skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to ensure compliance while maintaining a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable state and federal employment laws.

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Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person