LCSW- C or LCPC Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Overview of Position : At Innovative Treatment Centers (ITC), the Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision, quality improvement, and operational integrity of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC). The Clinical Director ensures that behavioral health services are delivered in accordance with Maryland COMAR regulations, CARF standards, organizational policies, ethical standards of practice, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight to clinical staff, supports quality and performance improvement initiatives, monitors clinical documentation and service delivery, and promotes a trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented environment throughout the organization. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates closely with the Medical Director and organizational leadership to ensure safe, effective, ethical, and compliant service delivery.

Benefits

• W-2 Full time position. Competitive salary
• 401K and health insurance
• Professional development compensation CMEs 
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule 

Primary Tasks

• Clinical Oversight & Leadership
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to clinical staff within the OMHC
  • Ensure services are delivered in a manner consistent with evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered practices
  • Monitor clinical operations to ensure quality, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
  • Promote ethical standards, professional boundaries, and clinical integrity throughout the organization
  • Support staff development through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training
  • Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, disciplinary processes, and professional development activities within scope of authority
• Compliance & Quality Improvement
  • Ensure organizational compliance with COMAR, CARF, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable federal, state, and payer requirements
  • Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance
  • Conduct routine chart audits and clinical documentation reviews, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and performance improvement activities
  • Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and revising policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical protocols
  • Participate in internal and external audits, surveys, site visits, and accreditation activities, including CARF, CSA, OHCQ, and payer audits
  • Identify trends, compliance concerns, and opportunities for programmatic improvement and communicate findings to leadership
• Clinical Supervision & Documentation Oversight
  • Provide and document clinical supervision in accordance with COMAR requirements and applicable licensing board regulations
  • Review and co-sign documentation as required by licensure regulations, organizational policy, and payer requirements
  • Ensure supervisees maintain compliance with clinical documentation standards and timelines
  • Support clinicians in clinical decision-making, crisis management, ethical dilemmas, and treatment planning
  • Maintain appropriate records of supervision sessions and corrective actions when applicable
• Program Operations
  • Collaborate with leadership to support effective day-to-day clinical operations
  • Assist with program development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain awareness of staffing needs and support efforts to ensure sufficient qualified personnel are available to meet patient care needs
  • Serve as a clinical resource to staff, patients, families, referral sources, and community partners
  • Support continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration across providers and outside agencies
  • Participate in organizational meetings, committees, trainings, and emergency preparedness activities as assigned
• Direct Clinical Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and diagnostic evaluations within scope of licensure
  • Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary team
  • Maintain a limited clinical caseload as assigned
  • Ensure services provided reflect medical necessity and appropriate clinical standards
  • Maintain fidelity to DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and ethical clinical practice standards

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Active Maryland licensure as:
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) approved to supervise; or
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health clinical experience, including progressive leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of COMAR regulations governing OMHC services
• Knowledge of CARF standards and behavioral health best practices
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with clinical documentation review and quality assurance processes
• Proficiency with EMR systems and standard office technology

Special Job Requirements

• Maintain active licensure and supervisory eligibility in the State of Maryland
• Maintain current knowledge of behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices
• Adhere to all organizational policies related to confidentiality, ethics, professional conduct, workplace safety, and patient rights
• Participate in ongoing continuing education and professional development activities
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure or crisis situations