Director of Clinical Service

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute

Director of Clinical Services at Paving the Way MSI overseeing community-based behavioral health programs. Leading initiatives to ensure quality care and support for diverse communities in Washington, DC.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong clinical, operational, and leadership skills
Experience overseeing multiple behavioral health programs (Preferred)
Experience with DBH Core Service Agency programs (Preferred)
Experience with Joint Commission accreditation (Preferred)
Experience managing supervisors and multidisciplinary teams (Preferred)
Experience leading quality improvement and program development initiatives (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical supervisionprogram performance metricsquality improvementoperational effectivenessbehavioral health program oversightleadership succession planningconsumer outcomes improvementstaff engagement strategiesJoint Commission accreditationDBH Core Service Agency programs

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationrelationship buildingaccountabilityexcellenceinnovationperson-centered carestrategic thinkingcommunicationteam management

Certifications

Master's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in CounselingMaster's Degree in PsychologyIndependent Clinical License (LICSW, LPC, Psychologist)