Licensed Clinical Administrator

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401(k) matching

Job summary

Paving the Way MSI is seeking a Clinical Administrator in Washington, DC to lead the Free-Standing Mental Health Clinic, oversee daily operations, and support clinicians in delivering high-quality behavioral health services.

You will supervise clinical and administrative teams, monitor performance metrics, and partner with departments to ensure compliance and program growth, all within a mission-driven organization serving diverse communities.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Behavioral health leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

Independent clinical license in DC (LICSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent)

Job description

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
• 401(k) matching

Clinical Administrator

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

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

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Eligibility for HRSA Student Loan Repayment Programs (Position Dependent)

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

What You'll Do

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

You will:

• 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 performanc
• 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