Clinical Program Director

Company Description Evercove Wellness is a health and wellness organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care and supportive services to individuals and communities. The team focuses on whole-person health, integrating clinical best practices with personalized treatment plans. Evercove Wellness values collaboration, ethical care, and continuous improvement in clinical standards. The organization supports professional development and seeks team members who are motivated to improve access to compassionate, effective care. Evercove Wellness fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are respected.

Role Description The Clinical Program Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Silver Spring, MD, responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs and services. This role includes managing daily clinical operations, supervising and supporting multidisciplinary clinical staff, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and quality standards. The Clinical Program Director collaborates with leadership to develop and refine program models, workflows, and outcome measures, and monitors performance to drive continuous improvement. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing treatment plans, coordinating care pathways, supporting risk management and clinical safety, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting. The Director also participates in strategic planning, contributes to staff training and mentorship, and represents Evercove Wellness in partnerships with external providers, community organizations, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field required
• Current Maryland license as LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT required (meets COMAR 10.21.19.04 and 10.63.07.04 Clinical Director requirements)
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings
• Minimum three years of clinical supervision experience required
• Experience with substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring disorders required
• Comprehensive knowledge of ASAM criteria, BHA regulations, COMAR 10.21.19, and COMAR 10.63.07 standards
• Experience with program management and quality improvement initiatives

Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge across mental health and substance use disorder treatment modalities
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Comprehensive understanding of COMAR regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Strong documentation review and quality assurance capabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and develop staff competencies
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and Maryland-compliant documentation
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment expertise
• Commitment to cultural competency and person-centered care
• Ability to balance clinical excellence with operational efficiency
• Strong ethical judgment and professional boundaries

Working Conditions / Fitness For Duty

• Office environment with regular movement between program sites
• Potential exposure to clients in crisis or acute distress
• Ability to respond to emergencies during and occasionally after business hours
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings for supervision or program needs
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and time-sensitive issues
• Physical ability to conduct site visits and attend meetings at multiple locations
• Mental fitness to make critical clinical decisions and manage supervisory responsibilities
• Physical and mental fitness to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation