CLINICAL DIRECTOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Universal Health and Serenity Pathways (UHSP) is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead and oversee our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program in Washington, DC.

The Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical, operational, and regulatory oversight of the SUD program. This position provides leadership to clinical staff, ensures compliance with District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) regulations, monitors quality assurance activities, and supports program growth and development.

Responsibilities:
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to counseling staff
Oversee assessments, treatment planning, and service delivery
Ensure compliance with DBH, Medicaid, and accreditation standards
Conduct clinical documentation reviews and chart audits
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
Monitor program outcomes and performance metrics
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development
Develop and implement policies and procedures
Participate in executive leadership meetings
Serve as the clinical liaison during audits, surveys, and inspections

Qualifications:
Active independent clinical license in Washington, DC (LICSW, LPC, or equivalent)
Minimum 35 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment
Strong knowledge of DBH regulations, clinical documentation, and quality management
Experience supervising clinical staff
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits:
Leadership role within a growing organization
Opportunity to shape clinical programming and quality initiatives
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative executive leadership environment