Clinical Director Substance Use

Benefits

• Competitive salary

Clinical Director — Full-Time Contractual Position

Better Path Community Outreach Center

Windsor Mill, MD

Position Summary

Better Path Community Outreach Center is seeking an experienced, licensed Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership, regulatory compliance oversight, and day‑to‑day programmatic guidance across our PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care. This is a full‑time contractual position responsible for ensuring the program operates in full compliance with Maryland state licensing regulations (COMAR), Medicaid billing and documentation standards, and recognized industry practice (ASAM Criteria), while providing clinical supervision, quality assurance, and a consistent leadership presence across all program sites and levels of care.

Employment Type & Compensation

• Status: Full‑time, contractual (1099 or contract‑for‑services basis, per agreement)
• Compensation: $95,000–$130,000 annually (or equivalent contracted rate), commensurate with licensure, years of clinical leadership experience, and scope of oversight responsibilities. This range reflects current market data for substance use treatment clinical directors/program directors in Maryland and nationally; final rate is negotiable based on candidate qualifications and program funding structure.
• Schedule: Full‑time; on‑call/emergency availability expected given clinical oversight responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership across PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care
• Ensure consistent clinical presence and decision‑making authority across all shifts/sites
• Oversee treatment planning, level‑of‑care placement (using ASAM Criteria), and treatment plan reviews
• Supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff, including licensed clinicians, counselors, case managers, and peer recovery specialists

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with COMAR behavioral health licensing requirements
• Maintain compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations for substance use records
• Ensure documentation and billing practices conform to Medicaid medical necessity and reimbursement requirements
• Serve as the program's primary point of contact during state licensing surveys, audits, and monitoring visits

Quality Assurance

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Conduct or oversee chart audits, clinical supervision, and outcome tracking
• Monitor staff‑to‑client ratios for compliance with COMAR standards at each level of care
• Lead or support efforts toward accreditation (e.g., CARF International, The Joint Commission, or ACHC)

Court & External Partner Liaison

• Serve as (or designate) the program's representative to drug court teams, probation/parole officers, and other referral partners
• Ensure timely reporting of client progress, discharge plans, and any administrative or AMA/ATA discharges per court/referral partner expectations
• Represent Better Path at court staffing's, hearings, and partner meetings as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Maryland clinical license — one of the following (or equivalent): LCSW-C, LCPC, LCADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or Maryland‑licensed psychologist
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in substance use/co‑occurring disorder treatment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or program leadership role
• Working knowledge of the ASAM Criteria for level‑of‑care assessment and treatment planning
• Demonstrated understanding of COMAR behavioral health regulations and Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) licensing requirements
• Experience with Medicaid billing, documentation, and medical necessity standards
• Experience working with justice‑involved populations and/or drug court referrals strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for court reporting and regulatory documentation