Clinical Lead Jobs in Maryland
Clinical Lead jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, with the state's deep concentration of academic medical centers, federally affiliated health systems, and specialty care networks driving consistent hiring at both mid-level and senior leadership tiers. Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville are the primary hiring hubs, where institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and NIH Clinical Center regularly seek clinical leads. The most active specialties are oncology, behavioral health, and ambulatory care management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Lola’s Counseling Center
Lola’s Counseling Center is a growing outpatient mental health group practice committed to providing high quality, compassionate, and accessible mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSW-C) to join our team as a Child & Adolescent Program Lead and Clinical Supervisor.
This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working directly with clients while also mentoring other therapists, providing clinical supervision, and taking on a meaningful leadership role within a growing practice.
Position Overview
The Child & Adolescent Program Lead will be responsible for implementing and overseeing our structured Child & Adolescent Clinical Program while maintaining an individual clinical caseload averaging 20 completed sessions per week.
Lola’s Counseling Center will develop and provide the program framework, curriculum, training materials, and clinical resources. The Program Lead will focus on implementing the program, supporting participating clinicians, monitoring progress, and ensuring consistent delivery of quality clinical services. This position offers an opportunity to combine direct clinical care with leadership, mentorship, and program implementation without the responsibility of creating a program from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
Child & Adolescent Program Leadership
- Implement the practice’s established Child & Adolescent Clinical Program.
- Facilitate structured training, clinical consultations, and program meetings.
- Support clinicians in developing specialized skills in treating children, adolescents, and families.
- Assist clinicians in applying evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor clinician participation, skill development, and program progress.
- Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations to practice leadership.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director to ensure consistent program implementation and clinical quality.
- Support the continued growth of child and adolescent services within the practice.
Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
- Provide clinical supervision to eligible prelicensed social workers in accordance with Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners requirements.
- Offer clinical guidance regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
- Provide case consultation and support for complex clinical presentations.
- Assist clinicians in developing clinical confidence, competency, and professional skills.
- Promote ethical clinical practice and adherence to documentation standards.
- Collaborate with practice leadership regarding clinician development and clinical concerns.
Direct Clinical Services
- Maintain an average caseload of 20 completed client sessions per week.
- Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families.
- Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Utilize evidence based treatment approaches appropriate to client needs.
- Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other providers when clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications - Required
- Active Maryland LCSW-C license in good standing.
- Active status as a board-approved supervisor by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
- Experience providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents.
- Strong understanding of child development, family systems, and common childhood mental health concerns.
- Knowledge of evidence based treatment approaches.
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and practice leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring clinicians.
- Experience implementing clinical training programs or structured treatment models.
- Advanced training in CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy, or other child and adolescent treatment approaches.
- Experience working in an outpatient group practice.
- Interest in clinical leadership and professional development.
Compensation
We offer a compensation structure that recognizes both direct clinical services and additional leadership responsibilities.
- Clinical Pay: $60 per completed billable clinical hour.
- Program Leadership Stipend: Additional $1,200 per month.
- Clinical Caseload: Average of 20 completed clinical sessions per week.
- Estimated Annual Compensation: $76,800 based on the expected clinical caseload and monthly stipend.
- Quarterly Productivity Bonus: Eligibility in accordance with the practice’s established bonus structure.
Actual clinical compensation depends on completed billable sessions.
What We Offer
- A dedicated leadership role within a growing group practice.
- An established program framework, curriculum, and training materials provided by practice leadership.
- A manageable clinical caseload that allows time for program leadership responsibilities.
- Administrative support and established practice systems.
- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality and accessibility of mental health services for children and adolescents.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a clinically experienced and organized therapist who enjoys helping other clinicians grow.We are looking for someone who is comfortable providing clinical supervision, facilitating training, offering constructive feedback, and implementing structured clinical programming.
This individual should be passionate about child and adolescent mental health, collaborative in their approach, and motivated to help build a strong team of clinicians providing specialized services.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced LCSW-C who enjoys clinical work, mentoring therapists, and taking on leadership responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief description of your experience providing child and adolescent therapy and clinical supervision.
Join Lola’s Counseling Center and help us strengthen and expand specialized mental health services for children, adolescents, and families.
Pay: $76,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21210
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical lead jobs across Maryland.
- Active RN or clinical license recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing or applicable Maryland licensing board
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a directly related clinical field
- Minimum three to five years of direct patient care or clinical practice experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating a clinical care team
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Relevant certification such as CCM, CPHQ, or specialty board credential preferred by most Maryland employers
Clinical Lead Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical lead in Maryland?
Most clinical lead roles in Maryland require an active license issued or recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing, the Maryland Board of Physicians, or the relevant allied health licensing board depending on your discipline. Beyond licensure, employers typically expect a bachelor's degree in a clinical field and several years of hands-on practice before moving into a leadership role. Earning a specialty certification through a recognized credentialing body strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire clinical leads in Maryland?
Employers hiring clinical leads in Maryland right now include Ascension, LoLa's Village, and MedStar Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's mix of academic health systems, federally funded research institutions, and regional community hospital networks means openings appear consistently across a wide range of organization types and specialty areas.
Which Maryland cities have the most clinical lead jobs?
Baltimore, Easton, and Elkridge account for the largest share of clinical lead openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its dense cluster of academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Bethesda and Rockville draw heavily from federal health agencies and major health IT and managed care employers headquartered in the Montgomery County corridor.
Are there remote clinical lead jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical lead roles are largely on-site because the position typically involves direct oversight of care teams, patient interaction, and floor-level coordination. About 100% of clinical lead openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to cluster in utilization management, care coordination, and telehealth program leadership rather than bedside or unit-based roles.
How can I get hired as a clinical lead in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a charge nurse, team lead, or senior clinician role first, which is how most Maryland employers develop internal candidates for clinical lead positions. University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine both run structured nurse residency and clinical leadership development programs that place candidates into progressively senior roles. Building a record of precepting new staff or leading quality improvement projects within a unit adds the leadership evidence hiring managers look for before promoting into a formal lead title.
Where can I find and apply to clinical lead jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to clinical lead jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search for roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly through the listing. No sign-up is required to see the openings.
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