Clinical Director

Position: Clinical Director

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Job Status: Full-time, Salary

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.

Alpas Wellness - NOVA is a fully licensed and accredited behavioral health outpatient facility located in Sterling, Virginia, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed outpatient facility offers a tranquil environment for PHP and IOP levels of care incorporating biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.

We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we’d love to connect.

For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org

Job Summary:
The Clinical Director will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for all clinical operations of Alpas Wellness - Nova. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and organizational values. The Clinical Director will oversee clinical staff, support program development, ensure documentation compliance, and serve as a key liaison between leadership and the clinical team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day oversight of all clinical and non-clinical functions and staff within the PHP
• Ensure treatment planning, documentation, and care delivery align with licensing, accreditation, and payer standards
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and case reviews
• Support the implementation and monitoring of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
• Monitor client progress and outcomes to ensure effective, client-centered care
• Collaborate with administrative and medical leadership to ensure continuity of care and program effectiveness
• Assist in responding to audits, incident reports, and regulatory or payer inquiries as needed
• Evaluate and refine program policies, procedures, and workflows to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, discipling, training of the Woodbury team
• Works with the COO to maintain appropriate staffing to accommodate admissions of new clients
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and ethical clinical environment for staff and clients
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Licensure, Experience and Skills:

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensure: Active clinical license in the state (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD); supervisory credential preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in mental health or substance use treatment.
  • At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health or PHP setting.
  • Familiarity with ASAM criteria, DSM-5, trauma-informed care, and integrated co-occurring treatment.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage clinical teams and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • EMR proficiency and experience in documentation compliance.

Schedule: 

• Typical Monday - Friday with an occasional weekend and holiday.
  
  

Compensation:

• Salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.