Director of Clinical Services — Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Director of Clinical Services — Behavioral Health role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with flexible work-from-home options. Salary is $105,000–$120,000 per year. The director supports Paving The Way Multi-Service Institute’s community-based behavioral health programs and its mission of accessible, trauma-informed care for individuals and families. The director provides strategic oversight of clinical programs, leaders, quality, and service delivery. By developing clinical leaders, monitoring outcomes, supporting improvement initiatives, and maintaining regulatory compliance, the role helps programs deliver effective, person-centered behavioral healthcare.

What you'll do

• Lead and support clinical supervisors, program leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• oversee clinical quality, service delivery, and program performance
• develop strategies to improve consumer outcomes, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness
• monitor performance metrics and support continuous quality improvement
• ensure compliance with DBH, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and organizational standards
• support workforce development, clinical supervision, and succession planning
• collaborate with executive leadership on growth and strategic initiatives
• maintain relationships with community partners, schools, government agencies, and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of clinical services

behavioral health

hybrid

washington dc

paving the way msi

clinical leadership

community-based programs

trauma-informed care

quality improvement

clinical supervision

medicaid compliance

joint commission

$105,000–$120,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• employer-paid life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• training and development
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field; an independent DC clinical license; and behavioral health leadership experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

Paving The Way Multi-Service Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.