What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at Turning Stone Counseling LLC?
Clinical Director (LCSW-C or LCPC)
Turning Stone Counseling | Maryland
Lead With Purpose. Build Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Care.
Turning Stone Counseling is seeking an experienced, values-driven Clinical Director to lead our clinical team with clarity, compassion, and accountability. This is a senior leadership role for a clinician who is ready to move beyond individual work and into shaping systems, culture, and sustainable growth—while still maintaining a small, intentional caseload.
About Turning Stone Counseling
Turning Stone Counseling is a community-focused mental health private practice committed to providing accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care. We are a collaborative, authentic, and growth-oriented team guided by strong ethical standards and a belief that great care starts with healthy, supported clinicians. Our mission is to expand access to mental health services while de-stigmatizing care and building a sustainable practice that meets the evolving needs of our community.
Our core values guide how we lead, collaborate, and serve:
- Create Authentic Connections
- Be an Active Listener
- Be Inclusive
- Do Your Own Work Through Constant Learning
- Be Creative in Your Work
The Role
The Clinical Director provides clinical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all therapeutic services. This role ensures ethical, evidence-based care while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and inclusion. The Clinical Director partners closely with Operations and Marketing leadership and plays a key role in practice growth, clinician development, and quality assurance.
This role balances leadership first with a clinical caseload.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership and oversight to all clinical staff, including therapists, clinical supervisors, and interns
- Conduct monthly coaching sessions with clinicians, reviewing Practice Vital metrics, professional development goals, and chart audit feedback
- Foster a culture of authentic connection, psychological safety, and professional accountability
- Meet quarterly with Clinical Supervisors and support their development and effectiveness
Quality Assurance & Clinical Excellence
- Oversee chart audits, QA reports, and clinical quality indicators
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Maryland licensing regulations, payer standards, and ethical guidelines
- Review client satisfaction data and implement improvements to enhance quality of care
- Support consultation groups, specialty programming, and clinician collaboration
Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding
- Identify hiring needs based on caseload demand, supervision capacity, and budget
- Actively recruit, interview, and recommend clinicians aligned with practice values
- Oversee a structured 90-day onboarding process, including weekly training and clear performance expectations
- Ensure all required documentation and training are completed prior to client assignment
Practice Growth & Strategic Influence
- Contribute to and implement strategies for sustainable practice growth
- Involve clinicians in decision-making related to programs, services, and clinical initiatives
- Support development of groups, workshops, CEU trainings, and community talks
- Network in the community at least twice per month to build referral relationships and strengthen brand presence
Administrative & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Attend all leadership and management meetings
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations to streamline workflows and ensure policy adherence
- Partner with the Marketing Coordinator on messaging related to services, new hires, and programs
- Provide clinical input for website content and Google Ads as needed
Operational Accountability
- Ensure clinician productivity averages 95% or greater practice-wide
- Address clinical performance concerns within two weeks of identification
- Write and revise clinical SOPs as needed, completing an annual review of procedures
- Address and manage employee issues in alignment with HR policies
Clinical Practice Expectations
- Maintain 20 billable client sessions per week (approximately 48 weeks per year)
- Model ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based clinical care
Qualifications
- Active independent Maryland license (LCSW-C or LCPC required)
- Minimum 5 years of independent clinical experience
- At least 2 years of experience supervising or managing clinical staff
- Experience with clinician recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Comfort using data (Practice Vital metrics, audits, surveys) to guide accountability and improvement
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $82,000–$90,000 (based on experience and scope)
- Time Commitment: 36–40 hours per week
- Benefits:
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 6 paid holidays
- 1 week sick leave
- Team Size Managed: Approximately 15 clinical staff
Ready to Lead?
If you are a clinical leader who values integrity, growth, and collaboration—and you’re ready to shape both people and systems—we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Carlada Razmus, LCPC or submit it here https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/turning-stone-counseling-clinical-director-96052e09-6670-436b-ba3e-c385b81884ea
Turning Stone Counseling is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$82,000 – $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasadena, MD 21122
Salary : $82,000 - $90,000