DC Programs Executive Leader — Impact & Growth

Innovative Day; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Innovative Life Solutions DC programs in Washington, DC, seek an Executive Director to lead the operational and clinical performance across residential, day habilitation and behavioral health services. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee staff, budgets, regulatory readiness and program growth while representing the organization to families, funders and oversight agencies.

The role requires a current DC clinical license (LICSW or LPC), 10+ years of senior leadership, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted DC clinical license (LICSW or LPC) before start date.
• Background check and health documentation as required before start date.
• CPR and First Aid certifications maintained throughout employment.
• Crisis prevention or intervention training as applicable.
• Experience leading multi-program operations in human services or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and other DC programs with clear goals, staffing plans and quality review.
• Supervise direct reports, coaching and performance evaluation.
• Partner with finance and COO on budgets and resource allocation; monitor results.
• Coordinate HR, QA, nursing and program teams for staff training and workflows.
• Provide clinical perspective on complex cases and care planning.
• Oversee assessments, individualized plans and clinical follow-through.
• Ensure timely incident reporting and corrective actions; monitor trends.
• Strengthen communication among providers, families and internal teams.
• Represent Innovative Life Solutions with stakeholders and funders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Licensure: LICSW or LPC (DC)

Master's degree in social work or counseling (preferred)

Job description

Innovative Life Solutions DC programs in Washington, DC, seek an Executive Director to lead the operational and clinical performance across residential, day habilitation and behavioral health services. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee staff, budgets, regulatory readiness and program growth while representing the organization to families, funders and oversight agencies.

The role requires a current DC clinical license (LICSW or LPC), 10+ years of senior leadership, and a track record of