Associate Clinical Director Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Ellie Mental Health is looking for an experienced LPC or LCSW Associate Director to join the leadership team at our Herndon, VA clinic. This is a strong opportunity for a licensed clinician with supervision and leadership experience who is looking to grow in a clinic leadership role. The Associate Director will maintain a clinical caseload while providing supervision, consultation, and leadership support to a small team of pre-licensed clinicians.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision and consultation to pre-licensed clinicians; Review productivity, caseload development, clinical documentation, and client care concerns with supervisees; Sign and review clinical documentation for pre-licensed providers; Support clinicians in meeting documentation, treatment planning, and clinical quality expectations; Provide guidance around clinical decision-making, ethical concerns, and risk management issues; Maintain an active caseload of approximately 18 client sessions per week; Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and other required documentation; Provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy services; Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other supports; Assist with onboarding and training new clinical hires; Support clinic culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and growth; Participate in performance conversations, coaching, and improvement planning; Partner with Clinical Director and franchise owner to monitor clinic performance, clinician productivity, documentation completion, and caseload development; Support accountability around clinic performance metrics; Respond professionally and promptly to concerns; Support day-to-day clinic operations as needed; Participate in local outreach, networking, and community engagement efforts; Build relationships with referral sources and community partners

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related mental health field; Active Virginia license as an LPC or LCSW; Virginia Board-approved supervisor status, or eligibility and willingness to complete the approval process; Ability to provide onsite leadership and clinical support in Herndon/Fairfax County, VA; Strong working knowledge of Virginia clinical, ethical, documentation, and supervision requirements; Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills; Commitment to evidence-based care, clinical quality, and collaborative team leadership; Full-time availability to work onsite at least 3 days per week at the Herndon clinic

Nice to have

Self-starter; Experience providing clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians, including Residents in Counseling and/or Supervisees in Social Work; Prior leadership, management, or supervisory experience in an outpatient mental health or private practice setting; Comfort maintaining a weekly caseload of approximately 18 client sessions; Interest in long-term stability and growth with a locally operated Ellie Mental Health clinic; Ability to thrive in a performance-based environment with clear expectations; Passionate about training, mentoring, and supporting clinicians; Interest in continued advancement based on performance, leadership readiness, and clinic needs

Benefits

Health insurance; Paid time off; Training & development; Vision insurance; Wellness resources; 401(k); Competitive salary; Dental insurance; Flexible schedule; Flexible work from home options