Director of Clinical Services

K&I Healthcare Services

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
  • Active Maryland licensure as LCPC, LCSW-C, or LPC required; Board-approved supervisor status preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • 3+ years of leadership/program management experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in a high-volume outpatient practice, ideally across multiple sites.
  • Strong working knowledge of Maryland behavioral health law and regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in EHR databases.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive clinical supervision to therapists and interns.
  • Review clinical documentation for compliance with regulations.
  • Develop and implement strategies for clinical program growth.
  • Identify and implement evidence-based practices; provide staff training.
  • Oversee daily clinical operations to ensure quality of care.
  • Partner with HR on staffing and workflow standardization.
  • Monitor operational metrics and report findings to executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) with 3% matching after one year.
  • $1,000 annual CEU allowance after one year of employment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

K&I Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Clinical Director of Operations to provide unified clinical leadership and day-to-day operational oversight across our CARF-accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinics (OMHC). This role blends the clinical supervision responsibilities of a traditional Clinical Director with operational accountability for staffing, compliance, and program performance across multiple Maryland locations. The ideal candidate is a Board-approved clinical supervisor with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-site teams, ensure COMAR and HIPAA compliance, and translate clinical vision into consistent, measurable operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision
• Provide full-range clinical supervision (individual and group) to assigned therapists and interns.
• Review therapist notes, treatment plans, and clinical documentation for compliance with COMAR and HIPAA regulations.
• Develop, plan, and implement strategies for clinical program continuation and growth across all sites.
• Identify and implement evidence-based practices; provide clinical training to staff and interns.
• Serve as a Board-approved LCPC/LCSW-C supervisor for clinicians pursuing full licensure.

Operations & Multi-Site Management
• Oversee daily clinical operations across Baltimore, Waldorf, and Landover locations, ensuring consistent quality of care and adherence to agency policy.
• Partner with HR and site leadership on staffing plans, caseload distribution, and workflow standardization across locations.
• Monitor key operational metrics (utilization, documentation timeliness, caseload balance, client retention) and report findings to the Co-CEOs.
• Coordinate periodic program reviews for compliance with COMAR, CARF accreditation standards, corporate policy, and employment contracts.
• Support budget input and resource planning for the clinical department in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Organize and lead clinical training sessions, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination across sites.

People Leadership
• Provide personnel and clinical supervision to clinical staff; foster a culture aligned with K&I's mission and values.
• Collaborate with other Clinical Supervisors and Associate Directors on cross-site initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of clinical staff in partnership with HR.

Qualifications
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field (Required).
• Active Maryland licensure as LCPC, LCSW-C, or LPC (Required); Board-approved supervisor status strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience; 3+ years of leadership/program management experience (Preferred).
• Prior experience in a high-volume outpatient practice, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of Maryland behavioral health law, COMAR regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and sustain revenue for clinical services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and clinical/EHR databases.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel between Baltimore, Waldorf, and Landover as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across a multicultural, community-based organization.

Benefits
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with 3% matching after one year of employment.
• $1,000 annual CEU allowance after one year of employment.

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