Director of Clinical Service

Future Opening: Director of Clinical Service 401(k) Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources 401(k) matching Director of Clinical Services At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than oversee clinical programs—you will help shape the future of behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Washington, DC. As the Director of Clinical Services, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple community-based behavioral health programs, ensuring high-quality care, strong clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff development across the organization. You will lead clinical leaders, strengthen program performance, support quality improvement initiatives, and help ensure services remain aligned with our mission of empowering individuals, families, and communities through accessible, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare. Many of the individuals we serve face trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family conflict, chronic stress, and other barriers that impact their daily lives. Through your leadership, you will help ensure they receive compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term success. Why Leaders Choose PTWMSI Opportunity to Shape Organizational Clinical Strategy Oversight of Multiple Behavioral Health Programs Ability to Develop and Mentor Clinical Leaders Mission-Driven Organization Serving Diverse Communities Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities Opportunity to Drive Innovation and Program Expansion Health & Wellness Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Counseling, Financial, and Legal Support Employer-Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Options 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Eligibility for HRSA Student Loan Repayment Programs (Position Dependent) Time Away From Work Strong focus on Work-Life balance Generous Paid Time Off Recognition & Workplace Culture Motivosity Recognition & Rewards Program Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Mission-Driven, Supportive Team Environment What You'll Do As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for clinical programs and leaders across the organization. Responsibilities Lead and support clinical supervisors, program leaders, and multidisciplinary teams Oversee clinical quality, service delivery, and program performance across assigned programs Develop strategies that improve consumer outcomes, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness Monitor program performance metrics and support continuous quality improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with DBH, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and organizational standards Support workforce development, clinical supervision, and leadership succession planning Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and strategic initiatives Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, government agencies, and stakeholders Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, innovation, and person-centered care Thrive if, Person Who Enjoys being the clinical expert others rely on Is comfortable setting direction and holding standards Identifies problems and moves solutions into action Wants to build clinical systems that actually work Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field Independent Clinical License in the District of Columbia (LICSW, LPC, Psychologist, or equivalent) Demonstrated leadership experience within behavioral health settings Preferred Qualifications Experience overseeing multiple behavioral health programs Experience with DBH Core Service Agency programs Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr