Founding Clinical Director, Substance Use Treatment

Atlantic Health Strategies; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Strategies seeks a Founding Clinical Director to lead the launch of a new substance use disorder treatment program in O’Fallon, IL. You will establish clinical culture, build the team, set expectations, and guide readiness through active service delivery in outpatient, IOP, and PHP formats.

The role reports to senior leadership and will oversee clinical quality, supervision, documentation, and program integrity as the facility opens and scales.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and Illinois license required.
• Minimum five years behavioral health clinical experience.
• Minimum three years clinical supervision or leadership experience.
• Direct experience with substance use disorder and co-occurring care.
• On-site work at O’Fallon, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day delivery of clinical services.
• Maintain clinical integrity of outpatient services (IOP, PHP).
• Guide clinical decisions on placement and discharge.
• Review program performance and adjust workflows.
• Lead responses to complex cases and clinical crises.
• Ensure recordings meet licensing and quality reviews.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

ASAM Criteria knowledge

Documentation & QA

On-site work

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Illinois LCSW or LCPC license

Job description

Atlantic Health Strategies seeks a Founding Clinical Director to lead the launch of a new substance use disorder treatment program in O’Fallon, IL. You will establish clinical culture, build the team, set expectations, and guide readiness through active service delivery in outpatient, IOP, and PHP formats.

The role reports to senior leadership and will oversee clinical quality, supervision, documentation, and program integrity as the facility opens and scales.