Interim Clinical Director | Hoffman Estates, Illinois

• Work Experience Minimum 5 years of behavioral health clinical experience, including at least 2 years of clinical supervision or program leadership experience
• Salary $1,750-$2,500 monthly consulting retainer
• City Hoffman Heights
• Country United States

Illinois 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.

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.

During Pre-Opening & Licensure

• Support clinical readiness for IDHS-DBHR licensure and program launch
• Review and assist with development of clinical policies, procedures, and workflows
• Support implementation of ASAM-based programming for Outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of care
• Assist with development of clinical staffing and supervision structures
• Review clinical documentation, treatment planning, and quality standards
• Participate in licensing-readiness meetings, interviews, and surveys as appropriate
• Collaborate with organizational and medical leadership to ensure clinical operations are prepared for launch

IDHS may interview applicants regarding their practical implementation of Part 2060 requirements and specifically recommends participation by clinical or intervention staff during that process.

Following Program Launch

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of treatment services
• Supervise clinical supervisors and therapy teams
• Oversee treatment planning, clinical documentation, and clinical decision-making
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, quality, and timeliness
• Support crisis management and complex clinical situations
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among clinical, medical, and administrative teams
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality-improvement initiatives
• Support ongoing regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Provide leadership continuity while the permanent clinical leadership structure is finalized

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field
• Active, unrestricted Illinois
  LCSW or LCPC
  license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of behavioral health clinical experience
• At least 2 years of clinical supervision or program leadership experience
• Strong understanding of substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based clinical practices
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and experience with structured levels of care
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Strong clinical documentation and compliance knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively with organizational and…