Executive Director

Position: Executive Director 

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Job Status: Full-time salaried

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.

Alpas Wellness NOVA is a fully licensed and accredited behavioral health outpatient facility located in Sterling, Virginia, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed outpatient facility offers a tranquil environment for PHP and IOP levels of care, incorporating biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.

We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering meaningful care at scale, we’d love to connect.

Job Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of Alpas Wellness NOVA. This role has full accountability for clinical quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, staff development, and growth of the program.

The Executive Director will oversee all operations related to the outpatient program—including clinical, admissions, and administrative functions—ensuring alignment with Alpas Wellness’ mission, values, and performance expectations. This leader serves as the senior on-site executive and will help census growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering an exceptional patient and staff experience.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works in close partnership with executive leadership across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Oversight

• Provide full oversight of all day-to-day operations of the NOVA facility, including clinical, medical, admissions, and administrative functions

• Establish and maintain a high-performing, accountable treatment team

• Ensure seamless coordination between clinical care delivery and operational execution

• Drive consistency, structure, and adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and standards

Clinical & Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with organizational standards and regulatory requirements

• Partner closely with the the clinical team and Medical leadership to oversee treatment quality and outcomes

• Monitor clinical KPIs including patient outcomes, satisfaction, engagement, and AMA/ACA rates

• Promote a culture of patient-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including VADBHDS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and applicable licensing bodies

• Maintain accreditation standards (Joint Commission)

• Oversee audit responses, incident reporting, and corrective action plans

• Ensure documentation standards meet payer and regulatory expectations (ASAM/MCG as applicable)

People Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality staff across all departments

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for all staff

• Foster a strong, mission-driven culture aligned with Alpas Wellness values

• Ensure staff engagement, accountability, and professional development

• Promote an “All for One” team environment focused on collaboration and excellence

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and refine programs, workflows, and service delivery models

• Implement quality improvement initiatives based on data, outcomes, and feedback

• Ensure programs remain innovative, competitive, and aligned with best practices

Growth, Census, and Business Development

• Drive sustainable census growth through collaboration with business development and marketing teams

• Ensure strong admissions processes through collaboration with admissions team, including timely response, conversion, and patient experience

• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, providers, and community stakeholders

• Support expansion of services and programs based on market demand and organizational strategy

Path to Financial Performance & P&L Ownership

• Growth trajectory to maintain full responsibility for site-level financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and EBITDA

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as census, average length of stay (ALS), payer mix, and utilization

• Partner with utilization review team and revenue cycle teams to optimize reimbursement and minimize denials 

• Identify and implement cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining high-quality care

Required Education, Licensure, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or Behavioral Health field preferred

• Independent clinical licensure in the state of Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) required

• Degree, Professional Certification, or Advanced Training in Healthcare Administration, Business, Leadership, or other related areas strongly preferred

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in behavioral health or healthcare operations

• Minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership role (Clinical Director, Executive Director, Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or equivalent)

• Minimum of 3 years providing clinical supervision.

• Experience overseeing PHP, IOP, or similar levels of care strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success in managing P&L, driving census growth, and leading multidisciplinary teams

• Strong leadership and executive presence with the ability to inspire and drive accountability

• Deep understanding of behavioral health operations, clinical workflows, and payer clinical documentation requirements 

• Expertise in regulatory and accreditation standards (VADBHDS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, etc.)

• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Compensation

• Salary range: $130,000 – $145,000, depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• 401k

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Training and Education Reimbursement

Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.