Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR — SUD PHP/IOP PROGRAM

Location: Richmond, VA Program: Substance Use Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) / Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Clinical Director / Program Director

Position Summary

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical oversight, supervision, and leadership to the substance use disorder treatment team within the PHP/IOP program. This role directly supervises Certified Substance Abuse Counselors (CSACs) and ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical services in accordance with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) regulations, ASAM criteria, and organizational standards. The Clinical Supervisor also facilitates group therapy sessions as needed and supports the overall clinical operations of the program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision:

Provide individual and group clinical supervision to CSACs in accordance with Virginia Board of Counseling requirements

Monitor clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards

Ensure supervisees are practicing within their scope of competence and credential requirements

Provide guidance on complex cases, crisis situations, ethical dilemmas, and client safety concerns

Track and document all supervision hours for supervisee licensure and credentialing purposes

Conduct regular performance evaluations and develop individualized professional development plans for supervisees

Direct Clinical Services:

Facilitate psychoeducation, process, CBT, DBT, relapse prevention, and other therapeutic groups as needed based on census, staffing, and program demands

Provide clinical coverage for individual and group sessions during staff absences or vacancies

Conduct clinical assessments, ASAM level-of-care determinations, and treatment plan reviews as needed

Intervene in crisis situations and develop safety plans in collaboration with the treatment team

Program Operations & Compliance:

Ensure clinical programming aligns with ASAM criteria for Levels 2.1 (IOP) and 2.5 (PHP)

Collaborate with the Clinical Director on program development, quality improvement initiatives, and policy implementation

Participate in utilization review, peer review, and clinical audits

Ensure compliance with Virginia DBHDS licensing regulations, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards

Assist with coordination of care including communication with referral sources, families, outside providers, and payers

Team Leadership:

Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed, and supportive team culture

Lead or participate in clinical team meetings, case conferences, and staff trainings

Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new clinical staff

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for all program staff

Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field

Active, unrestricted, fully independent Virginia licensure: LCSW, LPC, or LSATP

Meets Virginia Board of Counseling requirements to provide clinical supervision

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment

Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in a behavioral health setting

Knowledge of ASAM criteria, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based SUD treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care)

Familiarity with Virginia DBHDS regulations and behavioral health licensing standards

Preferred:

Certification or training in a specialized modality (EMDR, Seeking Safety, MATRIX Model, etc.)

Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder populations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills

Ability to provide effective, strengths-based clinical supervision

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment

Strong understanding of professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and boundaries

Cultural competency and commitment to serving diverse populations

Proficiency with documentation, EHR systems, and Microsoft Office