Director of Clinical Services

About this role

Job Title: Director of Clinical Services
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Location: Remote (U.S.) must reside in VA
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 annually
About Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM)
Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care — and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible.
We’re building a culture that ismission-driven, accountable, supportive, and built for sustainable remote work.
Why Join VPM
At VPM, you’ll be part of a team transforming access to youth mental health through virtual care — with a remote model designed to support excellent work and real life.
What you can expect:

• Mission-Driven Impact:Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.

• Remote by Design:Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.

• Collaborative Culture:Work with a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, empathy, and shared learning.

• Growth & Leadership Pathways:Opportunities to expand scope and take on leadership or consulting responsibilities as we scale.

• Professional Development:Access to training, resources, and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope.

• State & School-Based Partnerships:Join initiatives that strengthen school-based mental health delivery and expand access across communities.

Position Summary
The Director of Clinical Services serves as the senior clinical leader for Virtual Peace of Mind and is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, quality assurance, and successful delivery of all clinical services across the organization. This executive leadership position provides direction for clinical operations, workforce development, clinical education and apprenticeship programming, program implementation, and clinical compliance while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services across all programs and service lines.
The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for leading clinical teams, strengthening relationships with school districts and other strategic partners, overseeing the successful implementation of organizational initiatives, and ensuring that clinical services align with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Virtual Peace of Mind. The Director collaborates closely with executive leadership to develop scalable clinical systems that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client outcomes. A primary responsibility of this position is designing and building the infrastructure for Virtual Peace of Mind’s 16-month clinical apprenticeship program, including its weekly curriculum, learning objectives, competencies, training activities, evaluation tools, and implementation standards.
Serving as the CEO's designee for clinical operations, the Director assumes primary responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of clinical services, clinical personnel, and implementation activities, allowing the CEO to focus on organizational strategy, statewide
expansion, business development, grants, and executive partnerships.
This position requires a seasoned behavioral health executive with demonstrated experience directing clinical services, leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing large-scale programs, and building strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate possesses strong operational leadership skills, excellent relationship management abilities, and a proven record of improving clinical quality, organizational performance, and program outcomes.
Clinical Leadership & Quality
The Director of Clinical Services provides executive leadership for all clinical service delivery across Virtual Peace of Mind. This includes establishing and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements, promoting evidence-based practices, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. The Director is responsible for ensuring that clinical services are delivered consistently, effectively, and in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of clinical quality, service delivery, clinical risk, and regulatory compliance across all programs and service lines.

• Establish systems for monitoring documentation, treatment planning, client outcomes, clinical performance, and corrective action.

• Lead quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical policy development.

• Supervise and develop Clinical Supervisors and other clinical leaders while providing consultation regarding complex, high-risk, or escalated clinical matters.

Clinical Education, Workforce Development & Apprenticeship
The Director of Clinical Services has primary executive responsibility for designing, building, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving Virtual Peace of Mind’s clinical education, apprenticeship, and workforce development infrastructure. This includes developing a comprehensive apprenticeship program that prepares future behavioral health professionals through a structured, competency-based learning experience. The Director will establish the educational infrastructure, curriculum, training standards, supervision model, and evaluation framework necessary to support clinician development and long-term workforce sustainability.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and complete a comprehensive 16-month clinical apprenticeship curriculum organized by week, with defined learning objectives, competencies, instructional content, applied activities, supervision expectations, performance milestones, and required deliverables.

• Develop the full educational…