Clinical Director, Program Launch | O'Fallon

Zohorecruit; O'Fallon (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consulting retainer

Remote work with on-site availability

Job summary

Aftermath is preparing to launch adult substance use disorder services in O'Fallon, Illinois, building Outpatient, IOP, and PHP programs. We seek an Illinois-licensed clinical leader to guide licensure readiness and develop a compliant clinical framework during pre-opening.

This 1099 consulting engagement is primarily remote with on-site availability; monthly retainer is $1,500–$2,500 and may transition to a permanent Clinical Director role after launch.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline.
• Active and unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license in good standing.
• At least five years of behavioral health clinical experience.
• At least two years of clinical supervision or leadership experience.
• Direct knowledge of substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience applying ASAM Criteria to placement or service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on clinical implementation of Illinois Part 2060 requirements.
• Evaluate whether clinical systems support safe, compliant service delivery.
• Review policies and workflows from a clinical perspective.
• Ensure planned programming reflects ASAM principles for licensure readiness.
• Assess assessment, placement, treatment planning, and discharge processes.
• Provide input on staffing qualifications and supervision coverage.
• Identify clinical-readiness gaps to resolve before opening.

Skills

Illinois Part 2060 requirements

ASAM Criteria knowledge

Clinical supervision

Program management

Leadership in behavioral health

Documentation & treatment planning

Independent consulting

Licensure readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health discipline

Job description

Clinical Director, Program Launch | O'Fallon

O'Fallon, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026

• Salary $1,500–$2,500 monthly consulting retainer
• City O'Fallon
• Country United States

Job Description

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 O'Fallon, 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 program’s 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:

Advise leadership on the clinical implementation of Illinois Part 2060 requirements

Evaluate whether proposed clinical systems support safe and compliant service delivery

Review selected policies, procedures, protocols, and workflows from a clinical perspective

Help ensure that planned Outpatient, IOP, and PHP programming reflects ASAM principles

Review proposed processes for assessment, placement, treatment planning, continued-stay decisions, transition, and discharge

Provide input on clinical staffing qualifications, reporting relationships, and supervision coverage

Identify clinical-readiness gaps that should be resolved before the program opens

Participate in select application, readiness, licensing, or regulatory discussions

Help leadership prepare for questions about how clinical requirements will operate in practice

Provide guidance during the transition from licensing preparation to operational launch

This position is advisory and developmental during the pre-opening period. It is not responsible for daily clinical operations before the facility opens.

Requirements

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline

Active and unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license in good standing

At least five years of behavioral health clinical experience

At least two years of clinical supervision, program management, or department-level leadership experience

Direct knowledge of substance use disorder treatment

Experience applying ASAM Criteria to clinical placement or service delivery

Strong working knowledge of clinical documentation, treatment planning, and quality standards

Ability to identify operational risks and recommend practical solutions

Ability to work independently within a consulting engagement

Availability for occasional scheduled meetings or on-site activities in O'Fallon

Experience working within an Illinois Part 2060 licensed organization

Participation in a new facility or service-line launch

Clinical experience with adult populations

Participation in licensing, accreditation, or payer-readiness reviews

Experience creating or reviewing clinical workflows for a new treatment program

Consulting Compensation

Aftermath anticipates a monthly consulting retainer of $1,500 to $2,500, commensurate with the consultant’s 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 organization’s 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.