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Job description
Clinical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Confidential Leadership Opportunity
A growing behavioral healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to provide leadership and oversight of all clinical operations within a substance use disorder treatment program.
This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining clinical excellence, supervising multidisciplinary treatment teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving positive client outcomes. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinician and proven leader with a strong background in addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare.
Position Overview
The Clinical Director will oversee all clinical programming, therapeutic services, documentation standards, and treatment planning while partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. This individual will mentor clinical staff, support program development, and maintain compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision to therapists, counselors, and clinical staff
Oversee clinical programming, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic services
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Monitor quality assurance initiatives and clinical outcomes
Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews
Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing clinical teams
Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies
Partner with executive and medical leadership to support operational excellence
Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous clinical improvement
Required Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline
Must hold an active, unrestricted Virginia independent clinical license , such as:
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
Comparable Virginia independent behavioral health license authorized for independent practice (Virginia Law)
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in addiction treatment and/or behavioral healthcare
Previous Clinical Director or comparable clinical leadership experience REQUIRED
Extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, documentation standards, and accreditation requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Residential addiction treatment experience
Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder experience
Experience with Joint Commission accreditation and Virginia licensing standards
Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment practices
Ideal Candidate
Experienced clinical leader with a hands-on leadership style
Strong mentor who develops and supports high-performing teams
Passionate about addiction recovery and quality patient care
Organized, collaborative, and compliance-focused
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Only candidates with an active Virginia independent clinical license, significant addiction treatment experience, and demonstrated clinical leadership experience will be considered.
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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