Clinical Director (LCSW-C or LCPC)
Turning Stone Counseling | Maryland
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.
Core Values
- 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 Responsibilities
Clinical 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Turning Stone Counseling is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$82,000 – $90,000 annually , commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities
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