Clinical Director, Village Wellness Center

Job Details

Job Location:

Village Wellness Center - Chicago, IL 60615
Position Type:
Contractor
Salary Range: $40.00 - $60.00 hourly

About The Village Wellness Center

Village Wellness Center (VWC) is the behavioral health division of It Takes A Village Family of Schools. VWC provides trauma‑informative, culturally responsive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families through individual, family, and group counseling, school‑based mental health services, prevention programming, consultation, and community partnerships.

Position Summary

The Clinical Director will oversee clinical quality, staff supervision, compliance, program development, and community partnerships while guiding the continued growth of the organization. This contracted leadership role is 20–25 hours per week with the possibility of expansion.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership – Provide strategic leadership, develop goals, set performance metrics, and represent VWC with community and funders.
• Clinical Leadership – Oversee clinical programming, supervise staff, ensure trauma‑aware, evidence‑based practice, and maintain clinical policies and documentation.
• Operations & Compliance – Manage clinic operations, ensure compliance with HFS, Medicaid, HIPAA, and payer mandates, and drive quality assurance activities.
• Staff Leadership – Supervise clinical staff, facilitate professional development, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and promote employee engagement.
• Financial & Business Operations – Monitor departmental budgets, revenue cycles, and financial performance; support contract and vendor relationships.
• Community Partnerships – Build and sustain collaborative relationships with schools, healthcare and community agencies, and other stakeholders; increase service access.
• Program Development – Design behavioral health programs, implement outreach and psycho educational initiatives, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Grants & Strategic Initiatives – Identify grant opportunities, aid in grant writing, report, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Risk Management – Maintain compliance with legal obligations, oversee incident reporting, and sustain preparedness for audits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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