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
Hands-On Clinical Leader | Systems Builder | Compliance-Driven | Core Agency–Experienced Clinical Authority
PTWMSI is seeking a hands-on, decisive Clinical Director with direct experience working within, supporting, or building clinical infrastructure aligned with Core Service Agency (CSA) or equivalent community mental health regulatory environments. This role requires a clinical leader who understands not only behavioral health care delivery—but the regulatory, operational, and clinical systems required to operate a compliant, audit-ready outpatient mental health program.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Standards, Quality & Technical Leadership
Establish, maintain, and enforce clinical standards across PTWMSI programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Develop and implement clinical workflows, documentation standards, and treatment planning requirements aligned with DBH Chapter 30 and Core Agency expectations.
Serve as the organization’s primary clinical authority, providing consultation on complex cases, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based practices.
Ensure clinical systems and workflows support regulatory compliance, quality care delivery, and operational scalability.
Compliance, Fidelity & Core Agency Regulatory Alignment
Serve as the clinical lead for compliance with:
Joint Commission standards
DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Chapter 30 regulations
Core Service Agency (CSA) clinical and operational requirements
CAFAS implementation and fidelity
Grant-funded clinical program requirements
Lead audit readiness efforts, including chart reviews, documentation audits, corrective action planning, and remediation.
Translate regulatory and accreditation requirements into clear, actionable expectations for clinicians and supervisors.
Support the organization’s readiness for Core Agency designation and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Training, Supervision & Clinical Infrastructure Development
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and guidance to clinicians and clinical supervisors as appropriate.
Maintain a small case load
Develop and deliver training focused on:
Clinical reasoning and defensible treatment planning
Documentation quality and audit readiness
Compliance with DBH, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
Core Agency clinical and operational expectations
Build clinical capacity and ensure staff understand regulatory and clinical standards required for compliant service delivery.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Development
Partner with executive leadership, including the CEO, COO, Medical Director, Compliance Officer, and Program Leadership, to strengthen clinical infrastructure and compliance readiness.
Identify gaps in clinical systems and implement solutions that improve quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure clinical integrity and compliance scale appropriately as the organization grows and expands services.
Direct Clinical Involvement (Strategic and Targeted)
Provide clinical consultation and limited direct service delivery as needed, including case consultation, crisis support, or program support (e.g., DC MAP).
Maintain active clinical engagement to ensure leadership decisions remain grounded in clinical practice.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
Active DC LICSW, LPC, or license eligible in Washington, DC
Minimum 5 years of behavioral health clinical experience
Minimum 2 years providing clinical supervision, program leadership, or advanced clinical consultation
Who Thrives in This Role
Has worked within or understands the regulatory structure of a Core Service Agency or equivalent environment
Can identify operational and clinical gaps and implement effective solutions
Leads through expertise, clarity, and accountability
Is comfortable building clinical infrastructure and systems
Wants to help build and scale a compliant, high-quality behavioral health organization