Director of Clinical Services- Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

Doors of Hope Inc

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Clinical Competency, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Corrective Action, Documentation, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Leadership, Medical Record System, Nursing Credentials, Performance Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Regulations, Time Management, Utilization Management
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Director of Clinical Services (LICSW or LPC Required) for a District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DC DBH) Certified Core Service Agency (CSA) for Mental Health Rehabilitation Services for Children, Youth and Adults.

Washington, DC | Full-Time, In Person, Exempt
$85,000–$95,000 Base + $5,000 Signing Bonus


Doors of Hope, Inc. is conducting an executive search for a top-tier DC-licensed LICSW or LPC to serve as Director of Clinical Services—the organization’s senior clinical authority. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced clinician-executive ready to drive clinical quality, regulatory excellence, and operational accountability across a growing community-based behavioral health organization.


This role is built for leaders with demonstrated command of DBH compliance, CARF accreditation, and utilization management—not for first-time supervisors.

What You’ll Own


  • Agency-wide clinical authority and decision-making
  • DBH, CARF, and Comagine Health compliance and audit readiness
  • Utilization management, medical necessity, and continuity of care
  • Supervision and performance of Clinical Managers, licensed clinicians, nurses, and support staff
  • Documentation quality, productivity, and EHR performance (InSync preferred)
  • Quality improvement, corrective action, and clinical systems strengthening
Who We’re Targeting


  • Active DC LICSW or LPC (required)
  • Approved DC clinical supervisor
  • 5–7+ years senior clinical leadership experience
  • Proven success in high-accountability, community-based behavioral health systems
  • Executive presence, sound judgment, and regulatory mastery
Why This Role


  • $85K–$95K base salary + $5K signing bonus
  • Direct influence over agency-wide clinical strategy
  • Authority to stabilize, scale, and elevate clinical operations
  • Mission-driven work with measurable community impact.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply directly submit a resume and cover letter to:
info@doorsofhopeinc.org


About the Company

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Doors of Hope Inc