Clinical Director - Behavioral Health (SUD PHP / IOP)

Job Description

Job Description

Journey House Behavioral Health RVA (JHBHRVA) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) to serve as Clinical Director for our outpatient substance use treatment programs.

This leadership role provides clinical oversight for ASAM Level 2.5 Partial Hospitalization (PHP), ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services, and Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) ensuring high-quality care and compliance with Virginia DBHDS regulations and Medicaid regulations and requirements.

The Clinical Director works collaboratively with the Leadership Team to support clinical integrity, staff development, and program quality.

Our current Clinical Director plans to transition out of the role over the coming months and will provide onboarding support and training to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Oversight

Provide clinical leadership for outpatient behavioral health programs including:

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) – ASAM Level 2.5
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – ASAM Level 2.1
• Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS)

Ensure clinical services align with:

• ASAM criteria
• DBHDS licensing regulations
• Medicaid documentation requirements
• Any current accrediting bodies

Lead clinical team meetings and case consultations.

Provide guidance on complex clinical cases and treatment planning.

Clinical Supervision

Provide supervision for clinical staff including:

• Licensed clinicians
• Pre-licensed clinicians
• CSAC/CSAC-Supervisees (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor)
• Registered Peer Recovery Support Specialists (RPRS)
• Interns

Support professional development and maintain required supervision documentation.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Oversee clinical documentation including:

• Diagnostic evaluations
• ASAM assessments
• Service authorization requests
• Individualized service plans
• Progress notes
• Discharge summaries

Participate in chart reviews and quality improvement activities.

Ensure compliance with DBHDS regulations and internal policies.

Collaboration

Work closely with:

• CEO
• Program Director
• Finance Director
• Management
• Medical providers
• Community partners

Support coordination of care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

EDUCATION:

Required: Master’s Degree

Field: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

REQUIRED

Active Virginia licensure as one of the following:

• LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
• LSATP (Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner)

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

Minimum 5 years clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.

Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Knowledge of ASAM criteria and DBHDS regulations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Behavioral Health Clinical Experience: 3-5 years (Preferred)

Substance Use Treatment Experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Supervisory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, or LSATP (Required)

Work Location: In person