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 Outpatient Services (Licensed) – Full-TimeMake an Impact. Lead with Purpose. Support Teams That Change Lives.
Are you a skilled clinician who enjoys mentoring others and strengthening care?
PTWMSI seeks a full-time Clinical Administrator for our Free Standing Mental Health Clinic (FSMHC), supervising 7–9 clinicians and averaging 23 completed clinical sessions weekly with approximately 15 active clients.
Session frequency must reflect clinical need. Caseload and productivity will be reviewed to protect time for supervision and administration.
About Paving the Way MSI
Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute is a DC nonprofit serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through therapy, community support, care coordination, school-based services, victims of crime services, and crisis intervention.
Why you will choose PTWMSI is because you want The opportunity to Lead and Develop Clinicians
To have a meaningful Community Impact
Contribute to a collaborative Leadership Environment
To pursue professional Development and Leadership Growth
Provide Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Care
Use and learn new Technology Tools That Support Clinical Work
Be part of a Mission-Driven Service to Diverse Communities
Health & Wellness Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
Financial Benefits Competitive Salary
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Performance-Based Incentive Opportunities
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Time Away From Work Generous Paid Time Off
Mental Wellness Time
Professional Enrichment Time
Federal Holidays
What You'll Do• You will serve as Clinical Administrator under DC DBH Chapter 30, overseeing clinic affairs while preserving responsibilities reserved to the psychiatrist
• You would supervise 7–9 clinicians through required individual supervision, case consultation, coaching, and documented feedback
• Provide evidence-based assessments, treatment planning, and psychotherapy; complete timely documentation and care coordination
• Review notes and treatment records for clinical quality, medical necessity, and applicable requirements; provide appropriate co-signatures and follow up on corrections
• Support risk assessment, safety planning, and high-risk consultation, coordinating escalation and backup coverage during sessions and absences
• Monitor documentation, access, service quality, productivity, and outcomes
• Support hiring, onboarding, staff development, evaluations, and corrective coaching
• Coordinate clinic workflows, policies, grievances, audits, reporting, and certification readiness with the psychiatrist, leadership, HR, Quality Assurance, and billing
Averages account for leave and holidays; cancellations are reviewed separately. Workload will be reassessed to support safe care.
Required Qualifications• Active independent DC clinical license qualifying the individual as a Chapter 30 Clinical Administrator
• Appropriate qualifications for assigned supervision; DC LICSW required to clinically supervise LGSWs providing psychotherapy
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant clinical field, consistent with licensure requirements
• At least three years of behavioral health experience, including direct treatment
• Demonstrated clinical supervision and program operations experience
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, communication, organization, initiative, and follow-through
• Ability to provide direct, supportive feedback and address performance concerns
Preferred Qualifications• Experience with FSMHC operations and DC DBH Chapter 30
• Experience supervising graduate-level clinicians
• Experience with Medicaid documentation, quality improvement, and accreditation
• Experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families
Flexible work from home options available.