Clinical Director Jobs in Kentucky
Clinical Director jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro, with strong demand across behavioral health, home health, and acute care settings. Major systems with a lasting Kentucky presence include Norton Healthcare, Baptist Health, and Kindred Healthcare, which collectively drive significant clinical leadership hiring. These roles range from frontline department directors to executive-level clinical operations leaders overseeing multi-site programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
A Recruitment Incentive has been authorized for this position for highly qualified applicants.
The position serves as both the Dietetic Internship Director and Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager. This individual is fully responsible for administering all aspects of an accredited dietetic internship program, and oversees daily program operations, ensuring that education, curriculum, policies, and procedures comply with ACEND® requirements and align with Allied Health Trainee regulations.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
This job is open to All US Citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Duties
This position carries dual responsibilities as both the Dietetic Internship Program Director and the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager.
The incumbent oversees the daily operations of the dietetic internship program and ensures that education, curriculum, policies, and procedures are compliant with ACEND® requirements and compatible with regulations and procedures for Allied Health Trainees as set forth by the VA Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). The incumbent also serves as a consultant within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and with other facility health care professionals on current nutrition systems issues, including evaluating health care delivery to patients and designing nutrition-related research or performance improvement initiatives.
- Develops, documents, tracks, and assesses program goals to ensure measurable results through evaluation of data, improved program outcomes, and enhanced customer experience.
- Writes the self-study for re-accreditation and facilitates the ACEND® site visit.
- Maintains up-to-date program information accessible through online sources.
- Coordinates program marketing events, including intern open houses and community outreach events.
- Executes the intern selection process, including establishing a selection committee, defining selection criteria, and reviewing and evaluating all applications; maintains all records as required by ACEND®.
- Plans and coordinates rotations, class schedules, and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters, and community affiliations for cohorts of three (3) dietetic interns per year.
- Establishes, administers, maintains, and coordinates affiliations with community programs.
- Coordinates and maintains affiliation agreements between the VA facility and affiliated agencies.
- Provides direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, and ongoing educational programs related to the dietetic internship for interns and preceptors.
- Ensures timely completion of rotation evaluations.
- Meets regularly with interns to monitor progress toward program completion; develops action plans when issues arise to give interns every opportunity to meet graduation requirements.
- Issues trainee verification statements of internship completion and maintains permanent records as required by ACEND®.
- May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
- Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals.
- Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees, and/or workgroups within the department and facility.
- Collaborates with other managers to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS-related matters affecting clinical operations.
- Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities for the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Section, including planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of three (3) subordinate staff.
- Develops procedures and guidelines for acute care clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Clinical Nutrition Section; acts on quality improvement data and leads action planning to attain goals and resolve deficiencies.
- Identifies and prioritizes problems; sets long- and short-term goals and establishes action plans for the clinical section and nutrition programs.
- Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain current on advances and changes in medical nutrition therapy; orients and trains employees on Clinical Nutrition policies and procedures and assists with new employee onboarding.
- Ensures evidence-based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice and that all veteran education materials are grounded in current literature and research.
- Analyzes data to recommend the allocation of resources (e.g., event capture).
- May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc Telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99524S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director), GS-12.
Experience - Three years of experience post registration.
Education - Master's degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Skill in utilizing data for program improvement to ensure compliance with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.
- Ability to coordinate class schedules, training activities, seminars and supervised practice experience within the health care system and affiliated sites.
- Ability to implement all aspects of an internship program including developing program goals and objectives, curriculum and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to oversee the process for the selection of students for the internship program.
- Ability to evaluate progress towards meeting core competencies.
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Education
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
- Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED for education verification requirements (failure to provide a copy of transcripts will result in non-referral).
Assignment - For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Employees in this assignment serve as Dietetic Internship Director. They are responsible for administering all aspects of an accredited dietetic internship program. Dietetic Internship Directors oversee the daily operations of the program and ensure education, curriculum, policies and procedures are in compliance with the ACEND® requirements and are compatible with regulations and procedures for Associated Health Trainees set forth by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations. They develop, document, track and assess program goals to ensure the program produces measurable results through data evaluation and improved program outcomes and customer experience. Dietetic Internship Directors are responsible for writing the self-study for re-accreditation and facilitating the ACEND® site visit. They are responsible for maintaining up-to-date program information accessible through online sources, coordinating program marketing events such as an intern open house, outreach and selection of dietetic interns. This includes establishing an intern selection committee, selection criteria for application to the program and reviewing and evaluating all applications prior to selection. Dietetic Internship Directors are responsible for planning and coordinating intern rotations, class schedules and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters and community affiliations. This may include establishing, administering, maintaining and coordinating affiliations with community programs (local food bank; Women, Infants and Children; etc.) and/or with affiliated universities for the combined master's intern program curriculum. They coordinate maintenance of affiliation agreements between the VA facility and affiliated agencies and resolve policy, program and project issues associated with combined master's program and outside affiliations. Dietetic Internship Directors provide and/or coordinate preceptor training and ensure ongoing preceptor competency. They provide direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training and ongoing education programs related to the dietetic internship program. Dietetic Internship Directors ensure timely completion of rotation evaluation and meet with interns to ensure progress towards program completion. They issue the trainee verification statement of internship completion and maintain permanent records as required by ACEND®. In accordance with ACEND® requirements, Dietetic Internship Directors in VA must be full-time employees.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/28/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13037367.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information
2250 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Overview
- 0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist
- Suitability/Fitness
- Credentialing
Summary
A Recruitment Incentive has been authorized for this position for highly qualified applicants.
The position serves as both the Dietetic Internship Director and Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager. This individual is fully responsible for administering all aspects of an accredited dietetic internship program, and oversees daily program operations, ensuring that education, curriculum, policies, and procedures comply with ACEND® requirements and align with Allied Health Trainee regulations.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
This job is open to All US Citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Duties
This position carries dual responsibilities as both the Dietetic Internship Program Director and the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager.
The incumbent oversees the daily operations of the dietetic internship program and ensures that education, curriculum, policies, and procedures are compliant with ACEND® requirements and compatible with regulations and procedures for Allied Health Trainees as set forth by the VA Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). The incumbent also serves as a consultant within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and with other facility health care professionals on current nutrition systems issues, including evaluating health care delivery to patients and designing nutrition-related research or performance improvement initiatives.
- Develops, documents, tracks, and assesses program goals to ensure measurable results through evaluation of data, improved program outcomes, and enhanced customer experience.
- Writes the self-study for re-accreditation and facilitates the ACEND® site visit.
- Maintains up-to-date program information accessible through online sources.
- Coordinates program marketing events, including intern open houses and community outreach events.
- Executes the intern selection process, including establishing a selection committee, defining selection criteria, and reviewing and evaluating all applications; maintains all records as required by ACEND®.
- Plans and coordinates rotations, class schedules, and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters, and community affiliations for cohorts of three (3) dietetic interns per year.
- Establishes, administers, maintains, and coordinates affiliations with community programs.
- Coordinates and maintains affiliation agreements between the VA facility and affiliated agencies.
- Provides direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, and ongoing educational programs related to the dietetic internship for interns and preceptors.
- Ensures timely completion of rotation evaluations.
- Meets regularly with interns to monitor progress toward program completion; develops action plans when issues arise to give interns every opportunity to meet graduation requirements.
- Issues trainee verification statements of internship completion and maintains permanent records as required by ACEND®.
- May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
- Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals.
- Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees, and/or workgroups within the department and facility.
- Collaborates with other managers to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS-related matters affecting clinical operations.
- Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities for the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Section, including planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of three (3) subordinate staff.
- Develops procedures and guidelines for acute care clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Clinical Nutrition Section; acts on quality improvement data and leads action planning to attain goals and resolve deficiencies.
- Identifies and prioritizes problems; sets long- and short-term goals and establishes action plans for the clinical section and nutrition programs.
- Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain current on advances and changes in medical nutrition therapy; orients and trains employees on Clinical Nutrition policies and procedures and assists with new employee onboarding.
- Ensures evidence-based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice and that all veteran education materials are grounded in current literature and research.
- Analyzes data to recommend the allocation of resources (e.g., event capture).
- May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc Telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99524S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director), GS-12.
Experience - Three years of experience post registration.
Education - Master's degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Skill in utilizing data for program improvement to ensure compliance with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.
- Ability to coordinate class schedules, training activities, seminars and supervised practice experience within the health care system and affiliated sites.
- Ability to implement all aspects of an internship program including developing program goals and objectives, curriculum and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to oversee the process for the selection of students for the internship program.
- Ability to evaluate progress towards meeting core competencies.
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Education
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
- Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED for education verification requirements (failure to provide a copy of transcripts will result in non-referral).
Assignment - For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Employees in this assignment serve as Dietetic Internship Director. They are responsible for administering all aspects of an accredited dietetic internship program. Dietetic Internship Directors oversee the daily operations of the program and ensure education, curriculum, policies and procedures are in compliance with the ACEND® requirements and are compatible with regulations and procedures for Associated Health Trainees set forth by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations. They develop, document, track and assess program goals to ensure the program produces measurable results through data evaluation and improved program outcomes and customer experience. Dietetic Internship Directors are responsible for writing the self-study for re-accreditation and facilitating the ACEND® site visit. They are responsible for maintaining up-to-date program information accessible through online sources, coordinating program marketing events such as an intern open house, outreach and selection of dietetic interns. This includes establishing an intern selection committee, selection criteria for application to the program and reviewing and evaluating all applications prior to selection. Dietetic Internship Directors are responsible for planning and coordinating intern rotations, class schedules and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters and community affiliations. This may include establishing, administering, maintaining and coordinating affiliations with community programs (local food bank; Women, Infants and Children; etc.) and/or with affiliated universities for the combined master's intern program curriculum. They coordinate maintenance of affiliation agreements between the VA facility and affiliated agencies and resolve policy, program and project issues associated with combined master's program and outside affiliations. Dietetic Internship Directors provide and/or coordinate preceptor training and ensure ongoing preceptor competency. They provide direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training and ongoing education programs related to the dietetic internship program. Dietetic Internship Directors ensure timely completion of rotation evaluation and meet with interns to ensure progress towards program completion. They issue the trainee verification statement of internship completion and maintain permanent records as required by ACEND®. In accordance with ACEND® requirements, Dietetic Internship Directors in VA must be full-time employees.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/28/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13037367.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information
2250 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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Clinical Director Job Market in Kentucky
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical director jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky professional license in a clinical discipline such as RN, LCSW, or LPC
- Master's degree in nursing, social work, health administration, or a related clinical field
- Minimum five years of direct clinical practice experience in a relevant care setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or management experience leading interdisciplinary clinical teams
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, CMS conditions of participation, and state regulatory requirements
- Experience developing clinical policies, quality improvement programs, and staff performance metrics
Clinical Director Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical director in Kentucky?
Becoming a clinical director in Kentucky requires an active state-issued license in your clinical discipline, issued through the Kentucky Board of Nursing, the Kentucky Board of Social Work, or the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, depending on your background. Most employers require a master's degree and several years of clinical practice before moving into a director role. Earning credentials such as a Nurse Executive certification or a CPHQ strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire clinical directors in Kentucky?
Employers hiring clinical directors in Kentucky right now include ChenMed, Hopebridge, and Surpass Behavioral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's concentration of regional hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and home health agencies means clinical director openings appear across a wide variety of care settings and organization sizes.
Which Kentucky cities have the most clinical director jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Murray have the most clinical director openings in Kentucky. Louisville dominates because it anchors the state's largest hospital systems and Kindred Healthcare's home health and long-term care operations, while Lexington's University of Kentucky medical complex and regional behavioral health networks drive consistent demand, and Northern Kentucky benefits from proximity to the greater Cincinnati healthcare market.
Are there remote clinical director jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical director roles are largely on-site because they involve direct staff supervision, regulatory compliance oversight, and hands-on program management. About 25% of clinical director openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in utilization review, case management program leadership, or telehealth-focused behavioral health operations where physical presence is not required daily.
How can I get hired as a clinical director in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse, team lead, or clinical supervisor role first, since most Kentucky employers require demonstrated management experience before promoting into a director seat. Large Kentucky systems such as Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health run internal leadership development programs that give clinicians supervisory exposure. Completing a master's degree and earning a specialty certification from your licensing board strengthens your profile for that first step into formal leadership.
Where can I find and apply to clinical director jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to clinical director jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across hospital systems, behavioral health organizations, home health agencies, and outpatient networks. Search the listings, find the roles that match your license, specialty, and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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