Licensed Clinical Lead (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC) - Growth & Area Expansion
Listed compensation
$90K - $100K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Title: Licensed Clinical Lead (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC) - Growth & Area Expansion
- Type: Full-Time, Salary
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Pay: $90,000-$100,000 + Mileage Reimbursement + Full Benefit’s Package
Summary of Role
The Clinical Lead is the primary clinical owner for each assigned case and ensures that every element of the plan of care is delivered with fidelity to the Positive Development (PD) model.
This role is highly field-based, providing direct in-home clinical observation, supervision, and coaching to Developmental Paraprofessionals (DPPs) and families.
The Clinical Lead collaborates closely with caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and operational partners to drive measurable outcomes and maintain the highest standards of clinical quality and compliance.
Clinical Oversight and Supervision
Provide hands-on clinical supervision through regular home and community visits, observing DPP sessions and offering real-time feedback and coaching.
Ensure DPPs are delivering interventions aligned with the Positive Development model and clinical treatment plan.
- Conduct fidelity checks and document performance to inform ongoing training and development of DPPs.
- Partner with DPP Managers to review field performance, identify support needs, and reinforce model integrity.
Case Ownership and Treatment Planning
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments (in-person) to evaluate developmental, behavioral, and relational functioning.
- Lead parent/caregiver meetings to establish family goals, priorities, and collaboration strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans consistent with PD’s model and payer requirements.
Monitor client progress through data and observation, updating goals and interventions as clinically indicated.
Lead interdisciplinary case reviews with internal and external providers (OT, SLP, MH, CM).
Family and Community Engagement
- Deliver regular family coaching and education sessions—virtually and in-person—to strengthen caregiver capacity and engagement.
- Coordinate community-based sessions to generalize skills across environments.
- Support families in navigating care transitions and community resources as needed.
Documentation and Compliance
- Complete all required clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, supervision logs, and reauthorization reports, within required timeframes.
- Maintain clinical records in compliance with state, payer, and PD policy standards.
- Identify clinical and operational risks and escalate appropriately through established channels.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Participate in regional fidelity reviews, peer supervision, and ongoing professional development sessions.
- Collaborate with Regional Clinical Leadership to identify best practices, barriers, and trends impacting service delivery.
- Support readiness for audits, accreditation, and payer reviews as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree and active clinical license required (e. g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC)
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in developmental, behavioral, or autism services.
- Demonstrated experience providing field-based supervision and interdisciplinary case management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to documentation quality.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
- Reliable transportation required; this role involves frequent home and community visits.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonus
- Continuing Education Units
- Pet Insurance
- Amazon Medical One
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Lead provides direct in-home clinical supervision and coaching to paraprofessionals while managing individualized treatment plans for assigned cases. They also conduct clinical assessments and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 28% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Lead (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC) - Growth & Area Expansion at Positive Development a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 7,112 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
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