Strategic Director, Behavioral Health Programs

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Paving the Way MSI in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic leadership for multiple community-based behavioral health programs serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. You will align services with the organization’s mission of trauma-informed, accessible care.

The role requires oversight of clinical quality, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and performance improvement, with a focus on outcomes, collaboration with leaders, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology)
• Independent licensed clinician in DC (LICSW, LPC, Psychologist, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in behavioral health settings
• Strong clinical, operational, and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Operational skills

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Paving the Way MSI in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic leadership for multiple community-based behavioral health programs serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. You will align services with the organization’s mission of trauma-informed, accessible care.

The role requires oversight of clinical quality, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and performance improvement, with a focus on outcomes, collaboration with leaders, and