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Guardian Recovery Network Holdings lists this Clinical Director opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinical Director
Location: Located just outside of Richmond, VA
Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 annually
Setting: Residential Behavioral Health Facility
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead the clinical operations of a residential behavioral health and substance use treatment facility. This individual will provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of the clinical team while ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Clinical Director will collaborate closely with executive leadership and medical staff to maintain a therapeutic environment that supports positive client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to licensed clinicians and clinical support staff.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinical department.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, accreditation, HIPAA, and payer regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor clinical programming and treatment services.
Maintain oversight of documentation quality, treatment planning, chart audits, and clinical best practices.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and Executive Leadership on program development and clinical operations.
Supervise clinical staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
Carry a limited clinical caseload as needed while providing guidance on complex clinical cases.
Facilitate treatment team meetings and ensure continuity of care across disciplines.
Monitor clinical outcomes, key performance indicators, and department performance.
Assist with utilization review, insurance authorizations, and peer-to-peer reviews when necessary.
Participate in community outreach, professional networking, and program representation as needed.
Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation to staff.
Participate in an on-call rotation for clinical emergencies.
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Current unrestricted Virginia license as an LPC, LCSW, Psychologist, or other independently licensed behavioral health professional.
Minimum of 3 years of Clinical Director or comparable leadership experience within a residential behavioral health or substance use treatment setting.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices.
Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to successfully complete background screening and drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience treating substance use disorders within a residential treatment environment.
Experience with Joint Commission accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of commercial insurance authorization and utilization management processes.
Schedule
Full-time
Leadership position with flexibility based on business needs.
Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education support
Professional development opportunitiesCollaborative leadership team
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing behavioral healthcare organization
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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