Future Opening: Clinical Administrator

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Administrator to lead our Free‑Standing Mental Health Clinic. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service delivery for high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Ideal candidates will possess an active clinical license in DC and five years of behavioral health experience, including leadership roles. The potential for a competitive salary between $90,000 and $115,000 annually makes this an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of behavioral health experience.
• At least two years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations and ensure compliance.
• Support clinicians and develop clinical staff.
• Monitor service quality and improve care access.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Clinical operations management

Leadership skills

Knowledge of DBH regulations

Education

Active clinical license in DC (LICSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)

Job description

Drive Clinical Excellence. Strengthen Operations. Expand Access to Care.

At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than oversee clinic operations—you will help ensure individuals and families receive high‑quality, accessible behavioral healthcare while supporting clinicians, strengthening service delivery, and advancing operational excellence.

As the Clinical Administrator, you will provide clinical and operational leadership for our Free‑Standing Mental Health Clinic. You will oversee daily clinic operations, support clinical staff, monitor service quality, improve access to care, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

You will serve as a key leader within the organization, partnering closely with the Director of Clinical Services to strengthen clinic performance, consumer outcomes, staff engagement, and organizational growth.

Why Leaders Choose PTWMSI

• Opportunity to Lead Clinical Operations
• Meaningful Impact on Consumer Access and Service Delivery
• Collaborative Leadership Environment
• Opportunity to Improve Systems, Workflows, and Operational Performance
• Mission‑Driven Organization Serving Diverse Communities
• Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Partnership with Clinical, Operational, and Executive Leaders

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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Eligibility for HRSA Student Loan Repayment Programs (Position Dependent)
• Strong Focus on Work‑Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

What You’ll Do

As Clinical Administrator, you will provide leadership, oversight, and operational direction for the Free‑Standing Mental Health Clinic.

• Lead free standing mental health clinic operations while supporting high‑quality behavioral health service delivery
• Supervise and develop clinical and administrative staff to promote accountability, engagement, and professional growth
• Monitor clinic performance, productivity, access‑to‑care metrics, and consumer outcomes
• Support clinicians in managing documentation, authorizations, compliance requirements, and service delivery expectations
• Oversee intake, referral management, scheduling, and consumer engagement processes
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency, service quality, and consumer experience
• Partner with billing, credentialing, quality assurance, compliance, and human resources teams to support clinic performance
• Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, accreditation readiness activities, and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, program growth, and service expansion initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active independent clinical license in the District of Columbia (LICSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent)
• Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health experience, including direct service delivery and clinical operations responsibilities
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, program management, or clinic administration experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical staff, service delivery, and operational performance within a behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of DBH regulations, Medicaid requirements, documentation standards, and behavioral health compliance expectations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality, compliance, and consumer‑centered care

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

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.

Paving the Way Multi‑Service Institute

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.