Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Clinical Director (LMHP)
Execution-Focused | Compliance-Driven | High-Accountability Leadership Role
About This Role
This role is for a clinical operator, not a passive overseer. Life Consultants Inc. is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) to serve as Clinical Director and own clinical execution across multiple regulated service lines, including Residential Crisis Stabilization, Community Crisis, Mental Health Skill-Building, Intensive In-Home, and Transitional Housing.
This role requires decisive leadership, system-building, and consistent follow-through in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment.
You will thrive here if you:
Enjoy accountability, metrics, and clarity
Are comfortable operating with incomplete information
Like building structure where none exists
Address problems directly and early
Translate vision into execution without hand-holding
You will struggle here if you:
Avoid conflict or difficult conversations
Dislike audits, regulations, or performance metrics
Require excessive reassurance or daily direction
Prefer consensus over ownership
Want to remain primarily in a direct clinical role
This position reflects the organization’s next stage of growth and operational maturity.
What You Will Own
Leadership & Execution
Lead, mentor, and hold accountable clinical supervisors, clinicians, and direct-care staff across multiple programs
Set clear expectations, enforce standards, and address missed performance directly
Conduct performance evaluations tied to measurable KPIs (utilization, documentation timeliness, compliance scores, staff retention)
Build leaders and systems—not individual heroics or constant fire-fighting
Strengthen existing leadership infrastructure rather than personally carrying clinical operations
Program Oversight & Development
Develop, document, train, and enforce standardized clinical workflows and SOPs
Establish and monitor quantitative program goals (occupancy, billable utilization, discharge follow-up, treatment-plan timelines)
Review program data monthly, identify risks and trends, and take decisive corrective action
Partner in the design and launch of new or expanded programs aligned with regulatory and community needs
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure 100% audit-ready compliance with DBHDS, DMAS, and MCO requirements
Lead root-cause analysis and development of CAPs and QIPs when deficiencies occur
Translate regulations into practical, executable policies staff can consistently follow
Maintain internal monitoring systems that prevent repeat findings
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Managing Director, HR, and Finance to align staffing, operations, and budgets
Communicate key metrics, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership clearly and proactively
Build and maintain strong external relationships with MCOs, referral sources, and community partners
Leadership Scope & Boundaries
(Non-Negotiable)
This is a leadership and systems role. Direct clinical caseloads or routine clinical coverage are not core expectations.
Success comes from:
Developing supervisors
Enforcing standards
Building durable systems
Creating accountability rhythms that scale
CEO Reporting Reality
The Clinical Director reports directly to a fast-moving, execution-driven CEO.
Decision Authority & Independence Once priorities, guardrails, and success metrics are aligned, the Clinical Director is expected to execute independently. This role is not managed day-to-day by the CEO.
The CEO expects:
Clear visibility through metrics and dashboards
Early escalation of risks with data and options
Closed loops and follow-through without reminders
Early identification of problems is viewed as leadership strength. Avoidance, surprise, or delayed disclosure is not.
Candidates who succeed in this role are energized by ownership and accountability and do not require emotional reassurance to execute.
30 / 60 / 90-Day Success Outcomes
First 30 Days
Full command of regulatory requirements across all programs
Clear visibility into KPIs, risks, and operational gaps
Established supervision, audit, and reporting cadence
By 60 Days
Standardized workflows and documentation expectations live
Quantitative dashboards reviewed monthly
At least one material process improvement implemented
By 90 Days
Sustained audit-ready posture across programs
Measurable improvement in utilization and documentation timeliness
Supervisors operating with clarity, ownership, and accountability
Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field
Active Virginia LMHP (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT required)
Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience
At least 3 years of leadership experience in multi-program or multi-site environments
Demonstrated ability to build systems, enforce standards, and deliver measurable outcomes
Deep working knowledge of DBHDS, DMAS, and MCO requirements
Strong data literacy and comfort with metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting
How Success Is Measured
90%+ program occupancy and utilization
100% audit readiness and successful external reviews
Staff retention above 80% within 12 months
Continuous improvement in documentation timeliness
Launch or expansion of at least one program annually
Performance Alignment
Performance bonuses are directly tied to measurable outcomes, including:
Compliance performance
Utilization targets
Program growth and operational excellence
This role is designed so strong execution and sustained results are recognized and rewarded.
This Role Is Not for You If…
You dislike audits or regulatory oversight
You prefer clinical work over leadership and accountability
You avoid difficult conversations or performance enforcement
You need step-by-step direction to execute
You are uncomfortable being measured by outcomes
Final Note
This role is demanding, visible, and impactful. For the right leader, it is also deeply rewarding.
If you are energized by ownership, clarity, and building systems that scale, we want to hear from you.