Paving The Way Multi Service Institute

At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than oversee clinical programs—you will help shape the future of behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Washington, DC. As the Director of Clinical Services, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple community-based behavioral health programs, ensuring high-quality care, strong clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff development across the organization.

You will lead clinical leaders, strengthen program performance, support quality improvement initiatives, and help ensure services remain aligned with our mission of empowering individuals, families, and communities through accessible, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.

Many of the individuals we serve face trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family conflict, chronic stress, and other barriers that impact their daily lives. Through your leadership, you will help ensure they receive compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term success.

Why Leaders Choose PTWMSI

• Opportunity to Shape Organizational Clinical Strategy
• Oversight of Multiple Behavioral Health Programs
• Ability to Develop and Mentor Clinical Leaders
• Mission-Driven Organization Serving Diverse Communities
• Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity to Drive Innovation and Program Expansion

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Counseling, Financial, and Legal Support
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Options

Time Away From Work

• Strong focus on Work-Life balance
• Generous Paid Time Off

Recognition & Workplace Culture

• Motivosity Recognition & Rewards Program
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Mission-Driven, Supportive Team Environment

As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for clinical programs and leaders across the organization.

You will:

• Lead and support clinical supervisors, program leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee clinical quality, service delivery, and program performance across assigned programs
• Develop strategies that improve consumer outcomes, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness
• Monitor program performance metrics and support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with DBH, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and organizational standards
• Support workforce development, clinical supervision, and leadership succession planning
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, government agencies, and stakeholders
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, innovation, and person-centered care

Thrive if, Person Who

• Enjoys being the clinical expert others rely on
• Is comfortable setting direction and holding standards
• Identifies problems and moves solutions into action
• Wants to build clinical systems that actually work

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Independent Clinical License in the District of Columbia (LICSW, LPC, Psychologist, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership experience within behavioral health settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple behavioral health programs
• Experience with DBH Core Service Agency programs

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute

Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. Paving the Way MSI's mental health programs will identify positive strategies to aid in your ability to handle life stresses, relate to others, and make positive choices.

Licensed clinicians will work in collaboration with clients to meet life’s obligations and challenges by developing coping strategies and plans that are realistic and practical within the client’s lifestyle. We believe everyone needs support and PTWMSI will provide the counseling and resources needed to get you on track with positive choices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.