Clinical Director - Substance Use

Better Path Community Outreach Cent•Windsor Mill, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Better Path Community Outreach Center is seeking an experienced, licensed Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership, regulatory compliance oversight, and day-to-day programmatic guidance across our PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care. This is a full-time or Part-Time contractual position responsible for ensuring the program operates in full compliance with Maryland state licensing regulations (COMAR), Medicaid billing and documentation standards, and recognized industry practice (ASAM Criteria), while providing clinical supervision, quality assurance, and a consistent leadership presence across all program sites and levels of care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Maryland clinical license — one of the following (or equivalent): LCSW-C, LCPC, LCADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or Maryland-licensed psychologist
Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in substance use/co-occurring disorder treatment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or program leadership role
Working knowledge of the ASAM Criteria for level-of-care assessment and treatment planning
Demonstrated understanding of COMAR behavioral health regulations and Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) licensing requirements
Experience with Medicaid billing, documentation, and medical necessity standards
Strong working knowledge of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for court reporting and regulatory documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience working with justice-involved populations and/or drug court referrals strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership across PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care
Ensure consistent clinical presence and decision-making authority across all shifts/sites
Oversee treatment planning, level-of-care placement (using ASAM Criteria), and treatment plan reviews
Supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff, including licensed clinicians, counselors, case managers, and peer recovery specialists
Ensure ongoing compliance with COMAR behavioral health licensing requirements
Maintain compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations for substance use records
Ensure documentation and billing practices conform to Medicaid medical necessity and reimbursement requirements
Serve as the program's primary point of contact during state licensing surveys, audits, and monitoring visits
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
Conduct or oversee chart audits, clinical supervision, and outcome tracking
Monitor staff-to-client ratios for compliance with COMAR standards at each level of care
Lead or support efforts toward accreditation (e.g., CARF International, The Joint Commission, or ACHC)
Serve as (or designate) the program's representative to drug court teams, probation/parole officers, and other referral partners
Ensure timely reporting of client progress, discharge plans, and any administrative or AMA/ATA discharges per court/referral partner expectations
Represent Better Path at court staffing's, hearings, and partner meetings as needed