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Clinical Director, ASAM 3.5 Inpatient Services | Dumfries, VA
Dumfries, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026
Salary $125,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience
City Dumfries
Country United States
Job Description
About Mainspring Recovery
Mainspring Recovery is a behavioral health organization dedicated todelivering compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatmentacross multiple levels of care. With facilities in Lynchburg and Dumfries,Virginia, Mainspring supports individuals and families on the path to lastingrecovery through clinical excellence, strong operational infrastructure, and aculture rooted in accountability and integrity.
The Opportunity
Mainspring Recovery is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to leadits ASAM 3.5 clinically managed, high-intensity residential program inDumfries, Virginia. This on-site leadership role oversees the delivery of safe,ethical, and evidence-based inpatient services while supporting the clinicalprofessionals who provide them.
The Clinical Director will manage daily clinical operations, superviselicensed and associate-level clinicians, strengthen clinical programming, andensure compliance with ASAM criteria, Virginia DBHDS regulations, CARFstandards, payer requirements, and applicable laws. This position reports tothe Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.
What You'll Do
Lead daily clinical operationsfor the facility's ASAM 3.5 residential program
Provide clinical supervision andoversight to licensed and associate-level clinical staff in accordancewith Virginia board requirements
Ensure clinical programming,documentation, and services align with ASAM criteria, DBHDS regulations,CARF standards, payer expectations, and medical necessity requirements
Oversee the development,implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of residentialtreatment programming
Review clinical documentation forquality, accuracy, compliance, medical necessity, and appropriateness ofcare
Provide leadership, mentorship,training, and performance management to members of the clinical team
Collaborate with Medical,Nursing, Operations, Admissions, Utilization Review, and executiveleadership to promote continuity of care and positive client outcomes
Participate in treatmentplanning, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge planning, andutilization management as needed
Support audits, investigations,corrective action plans, accreditation activities, and regulatoryreadiness initiatives
Maintain awareness of evolvingbehavioral health regulations, payer requirements, and clinical bestpractices
Foster a clinical culturegrounded in accountability, collaboration, professional development,trauma-informed care, and ethical practice
Requirements
Requirements
What You Bring
Master's degree in Social Work,Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required
Active, independent clinicallicense in Virginia required, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or an equivalentcredential
Qualification to provideboard-approved supervision to associate-level clinicians required
Minimum of 5 years of clinicalexperience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment
Minimum of 2 years of leadershipor supervisory experience preferred
Experience working in ASAMresidential treatment settings, with direct knowledge of ASAM 3.5 services
Strong knowledge of substance usedisorder treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, crisisintervention, and evidence-based practices
Understanding of Virginia DBHDSregulations, CARF standards, clinical documentation requirements, andmedical necessity criteria
Experience with Medicaid-fundedservices, utilization review, accreditation standards, and state licensingrequirements preferred
Excellent leadership,communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, and team-developmentskills
Proficiency with electronichealth records and clinical documentation systems
Ability to maintainprofessionalism, confidentiality, sound clinical judgment, and ethicalstandards
CPR and First Aid certificationpreferred
Compensation and Schedule
Salary: $125,000 to $135,000annually, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time | On-site | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Flexibility may be required basedon operational needs, including occasional evening, weekend, or on-callresponsibilities
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to lead and shape ahigh-intensity residential treatment program within a growing,mission-driven behavioral health organization
401(k) with company match
Company contribution towardmedical benefits
Pre-Employment Requirements
Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drugtesting, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or referencechecks prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions aremade without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteranstatus, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal,state, and local laws.
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf ofMainspring Recovery.
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Worksite address
dumfries, VA, 22026, US
Who can apply
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