Director of Clinical Services

Benefits:

• 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

Director of Clinical Services
Lead Programs. Develop Leaders. Transform Communities.


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
Collaborative Executive Leadership Team
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


Financial Benefits
Competitive Salary
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.
You will:
• 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


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
• Strong clinical, operational, and leadership skills


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience overseeing multiple behavioral health programs
• Experience with DBH Core Service Agency programs
• Experience with Joint Commission accreditation
• Experience managing supervisors and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience leading quality improvement and program development initiatives

Flexible work from home options available.