Clinical Director, ASAM 3.5 Inpatient Services | Dumfries, VA

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 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

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

• Active, independent clinical license in Virginia, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or an equivalent credential appropriate to the role.

• Qualification to provide board-approved supervision to associate-level clinicians in accordance with applicable Virginia board requirements.

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in behavioral health, including experience in substance use disorder treatment.

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices.

• Ability to learn and apply ASAM criteria, Virginia DBHDS regulations, CARF standards, payer requirements, and clinical documentation and medical necessity requirements.

• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, and team-development skills.

• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, sound clinical judgment, and ethical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.

• Experience in residential substance use disorder treatment; direct experience with ASAM Level 3.5 services strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria.

• Familiarity with Virginia DBHDS regulations and state licensing requirements.

• Experience with CARF accreditation, regulatory audits, or quality improvement initiatives.

• Experience with Medicaid-funded services, utilization review, and payer medical necessity requirements.

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.