Interim Clinical Director | Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Interim Clinical DirectorIllinois Counseling Centers, LLC is a behavioral health treatment provider based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The organization is preparing to launch outpatient substance use disorder treatment services, including Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programming for adult and adolescent populations. The Opportunity Illinois Counseling Centers is seeking an experienced Interim Clinical Director to support the clinical development, licensing readiness, and launch of its new treatment programs. During the pre-opening phase, the Interim Clinical Director will work with organizational leadership to establish clinical operations, prepare for Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (IDHS-DBHR) licensure, and ensure clinical programming is aligned with applicable Part 2060 and ASAM requirements. The state's application specifically requires professional staff to support administration of the licensed services. Following program launch, the Interim Clinical Director will transition into a more active clinical leadership capacity, overseeing clinical quality, supervision, documentation, and day-to-day clinical operations while the organization's permanent leadership structure is finalized. This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement with the potential to continue beyond the interim period.What You'll DoDuring Pre-OpeningSupport clinical readiness for IDHS-DBHR licensure and program launchReview and assist with development of clinical policies, procedures, and workflowsSupport implementation of ASAM-based programming for Outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of careAssist with development of clinical staffing and supervision structuresReview clinical documentation, treatment planning, and quality standardsParticipate in licensing-readiness meetings, interviews, and surveys as appropriateCollaborate with organizational and medical leadership to ensure clinical operations are prepared for launchFollowing Program LaunchProvide clinical leadership and oversight of treatment servicesSupervise clinical supervisors and therapy teamsOversee treatment planning, clinical documentation, and clinical decision-makingMonitor documentation for accuracy, quality, and timelinessSupport crisis management and complex clinical situationsPromote interdisciplinary collaboration among clinical, medical, and administrative teamsMonitor clinical outcomes and quality-improvement initiativesSupport ongoing regulatory and accreditation complianceProvide leadership continuity while the permanent clinical leadership structure is finalizedRequirementsRequired:Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health fieldActive, unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license in good standingMinimum of 5 years of behavioral health clinical experienceAt least 2 years of clinical supervision or program leadership experienceStrong understanding of substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based clinical practicesKnowledge of ASAM Criteria and experience with structured levels of careExperience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teamsStrong clinical documentation and compliance knowledgeAbility to work collaboratively with organizational and medical leadershipComfortable working as an independent contractor in an interim leadership capacityPreferred:Experience with Illinois Part 2060 licensed treatment programsExperience with IOP and/or PHP program developmentExperience with adolescent SUD treatmentPrevious experience opening, licensing, or launching a behavioral health programExperience participating in regulatory or accreditation surveysBenefitsCompensation & Engagement Structure $1,750-$2,500 monthly consulting retainer, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and anticipated scope of involvement. The engagement is expected to require a limited monthly time commitment during the pre-opening phase, with flexibility based on licensure-readiness activities and regulatory needs. Following Program Launch: The scope, anticipated time commitment, and compensation structure will be reevaluated following licensure and program launch based on the organization's clinical leadership and operational needs. There may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to continue in an expanded Clinical Director capacity. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced Illinois-licensed behavioral health professional seeking a flexible consulting engagement and the opportunity to contribute to the development and launch of a new SUD treatment program.