Clinical Manager

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.

Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.

Clinical Manager

Reports To:
Clinical Director / Executive Director

Department:
Clinical

Location:
On-site, Dumfries and Triangle, VA

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $105,000 - $110,000 annually, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

The Clinical Manager supports the oversight and coordination of clinical operations within the ASAM-designated treatment facility across all levels of care, including residential and outpatient services as applicable. This role assists with management of clinical staff, supports quality assurance and compliance efforts, and helps ensure clients receive high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based treatment services. The Clinical Manager works closely with the Clinical Director to support staff development, operational efficiency, clinical documentation standards, and continuity of care.

• Assists in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations across all ASAM levels of care within the facility
• Provides support, guidance, and oversight to clinical staff and associate-level clinicians under direction of the Clinical Director
• Assists with ensuring clinical documentation meets ASAM criteria, medical necessity standards, payer requirements, DBHDS regulations, and CARF standards
• Supports onboarding, training, mentorship, and performance management of clinical staff
• Conducts chart reviews, documentation audits, and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance and clinical excellence
• Assists with treatment planning, case staffing, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination as needed
• Collaborates with medical, nursing, admissions, utilization review, operations, and executive teams to support client care and program operations
• Helps monitor productivity, staffing needs, scheduling, and workflow efficiency within the clinical department
• Assists with preparation for audits, accreditation reviews, licensing inspections, and corrective action implementation
• Maintains awareness of changes in behavioral health regulations, documentation standards, and evidence-based treatment practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work , Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required
• Active Virginia behavioral health license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Resident, Supervisee, or equivalent as approved by organization needs)
• Ability to supervisor associate level licensure
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment required
• Experience working within ASAM levels of care, including residential and outpatient treatment settings preferred
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience preferred
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services, utilization review processes, and clinical documentation standards preferred

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, substance use disorder…