ASAM 3.5 Inpatient Program Director (On-Site)

Atlantic Health Strategies; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company contribution toward medical

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery in Dumfries, Virginia, seeks an experienced Clinical Director to lead its ASAM 3.5 inpatient program on-site. This senior role supervises licensed clinicians and drives clinical excellence across operations, compliance, and program development.

The Clinical Director oversees daily programming, ensures medical necessity and regulatory alignment, and partners with Medical, Nursing, and Operations to advance client outcomes in a high-intensity residential setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active independent Virginia clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent).
• Board-approved supervision eligibility is required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or SUD treatment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ASAM residential settings and 3.5 services.
• Strong knowledge of SUD treatment, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with Virginia DBHDS, CARF, payer requirements, and medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical operations for the ASAM 3.5 residential program.
• Provide supervision to licensed and associate-level clinical staff.
• Ensure programming and documentation align with ASAM criteria and regulations.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve residential treatment programming.
• Review clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, and medical necessity.
• Mentor and manage members of the clinical team.
• Collaborate with Medical, Nursing, Operations, Admissions and leadership.
• Participate in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Support audits, accreditation, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

ASAM 3.5

Regulatory knowledge

Licensure knowledge

Education

MSW / related field

Tools

Electronic health records

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Mainspring Recovery in Dumfries, Virginia, seeks an experienced Clinical Director to lead its ASAM 3.5 inpatient program on-site. This senior role supervises licensed clinicians and drives clinical excellence across operations, compliance, and program development.

The Clinical Director oversees daily programming, ensures medical necessity and regulatory alignment, and partners with Medical, Nursing, and Operations to advance client outcomes in a high-intensity residential setting.