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Martinsville, Virginia

Manager, Outpatient Services - Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

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$80k-$105k

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Job Description

Manager, Outpatient Services - Behavioral Health

Full-time

Your experience matters 

 Sovah Health - Martinsville is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Manager, Outpatient Services joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for
who you are, not just what you can do. 

How you’ll contribute 

The Manager of Outpatient Services is responsible for the oversight of all
clinical treatment programs of patients receiving treatment for psychiatric, and
substance use issues in the outpatient setting. The Manager assures that
high-quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are
integrated. Manager supervises family and group counseling and develops,
implements, and supervises a variety of therapeutic treatment
modalities/processes. Oversees discharge planning to ensure an optimal post IOP
/ PHP transition. Responsible for ensuring that clinical documentation is
current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.  

A Manager, Outpatient Services who excels in this role:

* Is responsible for ensuring that company approved programs are implemented
and being provided consistently.

* Provides oversight to the therapists and provides feedback through the
performance evaluation process, supervision, and training and, if necessary,
through counseling.

* Ensures that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are
performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.

* Conducts regular audits on patient charts to ensure compliance with Lifepoint
and regulatory agency requirements. 

* Actively participates in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing). 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).

* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should have a master’s degree from an accredited school of social
work or is qualified by education and experience in the social services needs of
patients with psychiatric and substance use issues.

Additional requirements include

* Current unencumbered Clinical Social Work or Counseling License

* CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) or Handle with Care
(HWC) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

* And any additional state-specific state license requirements. 

* Previous experience in outpatient healthcare is required.

* Knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles is
required. 

More about Sovah Health – Danville

Sovah Health - Martinsville is a 220- bed acute care hospital that has been
offering exceptional care to the Martinsville community for over 50 years. We
are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation
Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, by the American College of
Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also a proud member of the Duke Heart
Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

Salary Range: $80,000-$105,000 anuually

“Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health -
Martinsville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and
harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Manager of Outpatient Services oversees clinical treatment programs for psychiatric and substance use patients while ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for supervising clinical staff, managing therapeutic processes, and conducting regular audits of patient documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree in social work or a related field and possess a current, unencumbered clinical license. Previous experience in outpatient healthcare and knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionSubstance use treatmentPsychiatric careOutpatient services managementTherapeutic modalitiesAudit managementTreatment planning

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 30% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Martinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$174k
Typical market rent
$876/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off