About this opportunity
Atlantic Health Strategies™ lists this Clinical Director, ASAM 3.5 Inpatient Services | Dumfries, VA opportunity in lynchburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mainspring Recovery is a behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment across multiple levels of care. With facilities in Lynchburg and Dumfries, Virginia, Mainspring supports individuals and families on the path to lasting recovery through clinical excellence, strong operational infrastructure, and a culture rooted in accountability and integrity.
The Opportunity
Mainspring Recovery is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead its ASAM 3.5 clinically managed, high-intensity residential program in Dumfries, Virginia. This on-site leadership role oversees the delivery of safe, ethical, and evidence-based inpatient services while supporting the clinical professionals who provide them.
The Clinical Director will manage daily clinical operations, supervise licensed and associate-level clinicians, strengthen clinical programming, and ensure compliance with ASAM criteria, Virginia DBHDS regulations, CARF standards, payer requirements, and applicable laws. This position reports to the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.
What You’ll Do
Lead daily clinical operations for the facility's ASAM 3.5 residential program
Provide clinical supervision and oversight to licensed and associate-level clinical staff in accordance with 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 residential treatment programming
Review clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, compliance, medical necessity, and appropriateness of care
Provide leadership, mentorship, training, and performance management to members of the clinical team
Collaborate with Medical, Nursing, Operations, Admissions, Utilization Review, and executive leadership to promote continuity of care and positive client outcomes
Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and utilization management as needed
Support audits, investigations, corrective action plans, accreditation activities, and regulatory readiness initiatives
Maintain awareness of evolving behavioral health regulations, payer requirements, and clinical best practices
Foster a clinical culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, professional development, trauma-informed care, and ethical practice
About Mainspring Recovery
Mainspring Recovery is a behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment across multiple levels of care. With facilities in Lynchburg and Dumfries, Virginia, Mainspring supports individuals and families on the path to lasting recovery through clinical excellence, strong operational infrastructure, and a culture rooted in accountability and integrity.
What You Bring
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required
Active, independent clinical license in Virginia required, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or an equivalent credential
Qualification 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
Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience working in ASAM residential treatment settings, with direct knowledge of ASAM 3.5 services
Strong knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices
Understanding of Virginia DBHDS regulations, CARF standards, clinical documentation requirements, and medical necessity criteria
Experience with Medicaid-funded services, utilization review, accreditation standards, and state licensing requirements preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, and team-development skills
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, sound clinical judgment, and ethical standards
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Benefits
Compensation and Schedule
Salary:
$125,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time | On-site | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Flexibility may be required based on operational needs, including occasional evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to lead and shape a high-intensity residential treatment program within a growing, mission-driven behavioral health organization
401(k) with company match
Company contribution toward medical benefits
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.
EEO is the Law:
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Mainspring Recovery.
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Worksite address
lynchburg, VA, 24513, US
Who can apply
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