Clinical Director

INNOVATIVE TREATMENT CENTERS LLC•Glen Burnie, MD

4d•$43 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

At Innovative Treatment Centers (ITC), the Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision, quality improvement, and operational integrity of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC). The Clinical Director ensures that behavioral health services are delivered in accordance with Maryland COMAR regulations, CARF standards, organizational policies, ethical standards of practice, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight to clinical staff, supports quality and performance improvement initiatives, monitors clinical documentation and service delivery, and promotes a trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented environment throughout the organization. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates closely with the Medical Director and organizational leadership to ensure safe, effective, ethical, and compliant service delivery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
Active Maryland licensure as: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) approved to supervise; or Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health clinical experience, including progressive leadership or supervisory experience
Knowledge of COMAR regulations governing OMHC services
Knowledge of CARF standards and behavioral health best practices
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with clinical documentation review and quality assurance processes
Proficiency with EMR systems and standard office technology
Maintain active licensure and supervisory eligibility in the State of Maryland
Maintain current knowledge of behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices
Adhere to all organizational policies related to confidentiality, ethics, professional conduct, workplace safety, and patient rights
Participate in ongoing continuing education and professional development activities
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure or crisis situations

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to clinical staff within the OMHC
Ensure services are delivered in a manner consistent with evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered practices
Monitor clinical operations to ensure quality, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
Promote ethical standards, professional boundaries, and clinical integrity throughout the organization
Support staff development through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training
Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, disciplinary processes, and professional development activities within scope of authority
Ensure organizational compliance with COMAR, CARF, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable federal, state, and payer requirements
Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance
Conduct routine chart audits and clinical documentation reviews, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation
Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and performance improvement activities
Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and revising policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical protocols
Participate in internal and external audits, surveys, site visits, and accreditation activities, including CARF, CSA, OHCQ, and payer audits
Identify trends, compliance concerns, and opportunities for programmatic improvement and communicate findings to leadership
Provide and document clinical supervision in accordance with COMAR requirements and applicable licensing board regulations
Review and co-sign documentation as required by licensure regulations, organizational policy, and payer requirements
Ensure supervisees maintain compliance with clinical documentation standards and timelines
Support clinicians in clinical decision-making, crisis management, ethical dilemmas, and treatment planning
Maintain appropriate records of supervision sessions and corrective actions when applicable
Collaborate with leadership to support effective day-to-day clinical operations
Assist with program development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain awareness of staffing needs and support efforts to ensure sufficient qualified personnel are available to meet patient care needs
Serve as a clinical resource to staff, patients, families, referral sources, and community partners
Support continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration across providers and outside agencies
Participate in organizational meetings, committees, trainings, and emergency preparedness activities as assigned
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and diagnostic evaluations within scope of licensure
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary team
Maintain a limited clinical caseload as assigned
Ensure services provided reflect medical necessity and appropriate clinical standards
Maintain fidelity to DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and ethical clinical practice standards