Clinical Director

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute•Washington, DC

13d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PTWMSI is seeking a hands-on, decisive Clinical Director who brings both vision and execution to community mental health care bringing strong clinical judgment, technical skills, and the ability to move work forward. This role is for a clinical leader who not only understands behavioral health systems—but knows how to build, fix, and lead them in practice The Clinical Director role owns clinical standards, quality, compliance, and technical execution, ensuring that the clinic operates in alignment with regulatory, ethical, and evidence-based requirements. This position is ideal for a clinical leader who is comfortable setting standards, correcting course, and leading through expertise, not hierarchy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
Active LICSW or LPC (DC-eligible)
Minimum 3–5 years of direct behavioral health experience
Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision or advanced clinical consultation

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise in: CAFAS implementation and fidelity BHSD / DBH compliance and audits Joint Commission readiness and corrective action planning Clinical documentation quality improvement
Strong technical skills with EHR systems, clinical data, and workflow optimization
A leadership style that is decisive, grounded, and solutions-focused
Enjoys being the clinical expert others rely on
Is comfortable setting direction and holding standards
Identifies problems and moves solutions into action
Can speak plainly, decide confidently, and follow through
Wants to build systems that work

Responsibilities

Own and define clinical standards across PTWMSI programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of clinical workflows, documentation standards, and treatment planning expectations.
Serve as the organization’s technical clinical expert, providing guidance on complex cases, clinical decision-making, and best practices.
Act as the primary clinical authority for compliance with: Joint Commission standards BHSD / DBH Chapter 30 requirements CAFAS implementation and fidelity Grant-related clinical expectations
Support audit readiness and corrective action, including chart reviews, documentation audits, and clinical remediation plans.
Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for clinical staff.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to clinicians and supervisors as appropriate.
Design and deliver training that strengthens: Clinical reasoning and treatment planning Documentation accuracy and defensibility Confidence in compliance and regulatory standards
Model decisive clinical judgment and accountability.
Partner with the CEO, COO, Medical Director, Compliance, and Program Leadership to solve clinical and system-level challenges.
Bring forward clear assessments, recommendations, and decisions, not just risks or concerns.
Support organizational growth by ensuring clinical integrity and readiness scale alongside operations.
Provide direct clinical consultation and limited service delivery (e.g., telehealth, crisis support, case consultation) as needed to support programs such as DC MAP.
Maintain hands-on connection to clinical work to ensure leadership decisions are grounded in real-world practice.

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
Generous PTO, including remote work, flex holiday, mental health days, and federal holidays, Healthcare & Insurance, Retirement & Financial Benefits, Free clinical Supervision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Development, and more
Flexible work from home options available.