Executive Director, Legal Wellness & Recovery

WV Bar; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program (WVJLAP) seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, staff, and strategic development of the agency. The successful candidate will oversee clinical interventions, recovery monitoring contracts, and confidentiality of records while building partnerships with courts, bar associations, and other stakeholders.

The role includes fundraising, financial oversight, and statewide outreach.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with behavioral health care and recovery experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and clinical guidelines.
• Strong leadership, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Impeccable character and integrity.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily operations, staff, and strategic development of the agency.
• Facilitate clinical interventions and assessments for substance use and mental health disorders.
• Develop and manage recovery monitoring contracts and compliance protocols.
• Provide expert testimony and reporting for bar admissions and disciplinary matters.
• Build collaborative relationships with West Virginia Courts, Bar Associations, other agencies, and stakeholders.
• Execute statewide outreach and education for law firms, courts, other legal employers, law schools, and the public.
• Manage a volunteer network of peer monitors and Regional Assistance teams.
• Maintain a network of approved clinical providers specializing in professional recovery.
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of all program records per Court Rules.
• Administer agency finances, 501(c)(3) fundraising, and grant submissions.
• Stay current on best practices via national organizations like the ABA and FSPHP.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Behavioral health experience

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program (WVJLAP) seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, staff, and strategic development of the agency. The successful candidate will oversee clinical interventions, recovery monitoring contracts, and confidentiality of records while building partnerships with courts, bar associations, and other stakeholders.

The role includes fundraising, financial oversight, and statewide outreach.