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Clinical Director Substance Use Disorder Program UHSP

Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted July 30, 2026
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Overview

Lead and oversee Substance Use Disorder program in Washington DC. Provide clinical operational and regulatory oversight. Lead clinical staff ensure compliance with DBH regulations and drive program growth. Shape clinical programming and quality initiatives.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Provide clinical supervision and leadership to counseling staff
  • 2Oversee assessments treatment planning and service delivery
  • 3Ensure compliance with DBH Medicaid and accreditation standards
  • 4Conduct clinical documentation reviews and chart audits
  • 5Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
  • 6Monitor program outcomes and performance metrics
  • 7Support hiring onboarding training and staff development
  • 8Develop and implement policies and procedures
  • 9Participate in executive leadership meetings
  • 10Serve as clinical liaison during audits surveys and inspections

Requirements5

  • 1Active independent clinical license in Washington DC (LICSW LPC or equivalent)
  • 2Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment
  • 3Strong knowledge of DBH regulations clinical documentation and quality management
  • 4Experience supervising clinical staff
  • 5Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

Clinical SupervisionLeadershipAssessmentsTreatment PlanningRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceProgram Outcome MonitoringStaff Hiring and OnboardingPolicy Development
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