Launch Leader: Founding Clinical Director

Atlantic-Health-Strategies; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aftermath in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Founding Clinical Director to lead the new substance use disorder program, shaping clinical culture and building the team.

The role oversees outpatient, IOP, and PHP services, ensures quality documentation, licensing readiness, and collaboration across clinical, medical, utilization review, compliance, and operations to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Active and unrestricted Illinois LCSW or LCPC license in good standing.
• At least five years of behavioral health clinical experience.
• At least three years of clinical supervision, program management, or clinical leadership experience.
• Direct experience with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment.
• Experience supervising licensed and developing clinicians.
• Working knowledge of ASAM Criteria and structured behavioral health levels of care.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day delivery of clinical services.
• Maintain the clinical integrity of Outpatient, IOP, and PHP programming.
• Guide clinical decisions involving placement, treatment needs, continued stay, transfer, and discharge.
• Review program performance and adjust clinical workflows when needed.
• Lead responses to complex cases, safety concerns, and clinical crises.
• Ensure programming remains individualized, evidence-informed, and appropriate for the populations served.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and lead improvement initiatives.
• Prepare the clinical department for licensing, accreditation, payer, and quality reviews.
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and develop clinical team members.
• Provide direct oversight to clinical supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Establish consistent supervision practices and documentation.
• Assess employee competency and provide coaching or corrective guidance.
• Create opportunities for clinical training and professional development.
• Support staff accountability while maintaining a collaborative work environment.
• Evaluate staffing and coverage needs as program census changes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

ASAM criteria knowledge

Documentation & QA

On-site work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Aftermath in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Founding Clinical Director to lead the new substance use disorder program, shaping clinical culture and building the team.

The role oversees outpatient, IOP, and PHP services, ensures quality documentation, licensing readiness, and collaboration across clinical, medical, utilization review, compliance, and operations to deliver patient-centered care.