Clinical Director Behavioral Health

10X Recruitment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

Confidential Leadership Opportunity in Richmond, VA is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee all clinical programming in a substance use disorder treatment program. The role provides leadership to therapists, counselors, and clinical staff, ensuring evidence-based care and strong documentation standards.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s or doctoral degree, a Virginia independent license, and at least five years of leadership in addiction treatment or behavioral health, with experience

Qualifications

• Require Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Active Virginia independent clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) required.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health.
• Previous Clinical Director or senior clinical leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to therapists, counselors, and clinical staff.
• Oversee clinical programming, treatment planning, and evidence-based services.
• Ensure compliant clinical documentation and reporting.
• Monitor quality and client outcomes through QA initiatives.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, Joint Commission, and policies.
• Partner with executive leadership to support operational excellence.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and best practices.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Addiction treatment

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Virginia independent license

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.