Clinical Director, Program Launch | O'Fallon
Job Summary
Organization: Aftermath
Engagement: Independent Contractor (1099)
Schedule: Part-Time Flexible Consulting Engagement
Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote with On-Site Availability as Needed
Potential Career Path: Opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time Clinical Director position following program launch
Help Build the Clinical Foundation
Aftermath is preparing to introduce adult substance use disorder services in OFallon Illinois. Planned services include Outpatient Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programming.
Before the first client enters treatment Aftermath must build the clinical framework that will guide how services are delivered. We are seeking an Illinois-licensed clinical leader to provide targeted expertise during this important stage of development.
This is a focused consulting assignment for someone who understands how Illinois substance use disorder regulations translate into clinical practice. The consultant will help leadership evaluate whether the programs proposed policies workflows documentation staffing and treatment structure are ready for licensure and launch.
Candidates may be considered solely for this consulting assignment or if mutually desired for the permanent Clinical Director position once the facility is ready to begin operations.
Your Contribution
In this role you will:
This position is advisory and developmental during the pre-opening period. It is not responsible for daily clinical operations before the facility opens.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting Compensation
Aftermath anticipates a monthly consulting retainer of $1500 to $2500 commensurate with the consultants experience and qualifications.
The engagement is designed to provide focused clinical guidance during the pre-licensure and program-development period. Because licensing activity may vary throughout the process Aftermath and the consultant will establish priorities based on the organizations current readiness and regulatory needs.
If the scope of the engagement materially changes Aftermath and the consultant will review and agree upon a revised compensation structure.
Potential Transition
Following licensure and program launch Aftermath expects to establish a permanent full-time Clinical Director position. The launch consultant may be considered for that opportunity but neither party is required to continue beyond the consulting engagement.
Required Skills:
Clinical Leadership Behavioral Health Clinical Program Development Program Launch Clinical Operations Treatment Program Management Clinical Supervision Staff Development Treatment Planning Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Clinical Documentation Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Clinical Policies and Procedures Patient Safety Program Implementation Behavioral Health Program Management
Required Education:
Education licensure and experience requirements have not been provided. For an Illinois-based behavioral health Clinical Director a masters degree in Social Work Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy or a related clinical field may be appropriate. Relevant Illinois credentials include LCSW LCPC or LMFT depending on discipline. Confirm the actual work location required state licensure clinical leadership experience and program launch qualifications