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About Protect Each One Consulting LLC Protect Each One Consulting LLC is a trauma-informed behavioral health and consulting agency dedicated to delivering ethical, evidence-based mental health services. Through our clinical division, The Counseling Spot, we provide therapy for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions. We are committed to clinical excellence, professional integrity, and creating supportive systems that promote resilience and long-term wellness.

Director of Clinical Services (Part-Time)

Protect Each One Consulting, LLC (DBA: The Counseling Spot)

The Director of Clinical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all clinical programs within The Counseling Spot. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based services while advancing positive client outcomes and maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

The Director oversees the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of clinical care systems, ensuring alignment with best practices in behavioral health. This position provides direct clinical supervision to licensed and pre-licensed clinicians and offers ongoing guidance to interdisciplinary staff to support safe, ethical, and effective service delivery.

In this leadership capacity, the Director manages all aspects of clinical programming, including psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group therapy services, and treatment planning. The role also includes oversight of multidisciplinary team processes, discharge planning, and coordination of community-based resources to support continuity of care.

Additionally, the Director may serve in a dual role as Chief Health Care Review Officer, leading organizational efforts to identify, analyze, and reduce disparities in care outcomes across diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight (requirement)

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all clinical services and programming
• Ensure clinical services are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with client needs
• Oversee diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and documentation quality
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Lead multidisciplinary team collaboration and care coordination processes
• Ensure compliance with NASW Code ethics and American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics

Supervision & Staff Development (requirement(

• Provide and/or oversee clinical supervision in accordance with Virginia or any other state Board of Social Work licensure and requirements
• Support clinician onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development
• Provide individual and group supervision for employees under clinical supervision for clinical cases in accordance with state board of social work or counseling licensure
• Foster a culture of accountability, clinical excellence, and ethical practice
• Identify staff training needs and ensure ongoing competency development

Operations & Compliance (requirement)

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and ethical standards
• Oversee clinical documentation, chart audits, and utilization review processes
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and productivity aligned with client census
• Maintain operational efficiency while ensuring high-quality care delivery

Program Development & Community Engagement (As needed at the direction of CEO)

• Develop and implement clinical programs responsive to community and market needs
• Collaborate with leadership and marketing to support referral development and community partnerships
• Maintain awareness of behavioral health trends, payer expectations, and local service gaps

Health Equity & Quality Improvement (As needed at the direction of CEO)

• Lead initiatives to identify and reduce healthcare disparities
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts
• Utilize data, research, and outcomes to inform service delivery improvements

Additional Expectations (requirement)

• Maintain a small clinical caseload (minimum of 7 clients per week) to remain connected to direct practice
• Participate in leadership rounds and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
• Uphold organizational values of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical integrity
• Engage in continuous professional development and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years of post-licensure clinical experience (excluding internships)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical program management preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia (required) and other states as requested
• Eligible to provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians
• CPR and crisis intervention/de-escalation certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Background Screening Requirement

All applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening process as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable Virginia laws and organizational policies.

The screening process may include, but is not limited to:

• Criminal History Background Check
• Verification of any criminal convictions through state and/or national databases, consistent with Virginia law and job-related requirements.
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Registry Check
• Review of the Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry, when applicable to positions involving work with vulnerable populations, including children and families.
• License Verification
• Verification of current, active, and unrestricted professional licensure (e.g., LCSW) through the Virginia Board of Social Work, including review of any disciplinary actions.
• Education and Employment Verification
• Confirmation of academic credentials and relevant work history.
• Additional Screenings (as applicable)
• May include reference checks, sanctions checks, and other screenings required for compliance with payer, regulatory, or organizational standards.