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Job description
Build the Program You Want to Lead
Aftermath is preparing to open a new substance use disorder treatment facility in Schaumburg, Illinois. The organization plans to serve adult clients through Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programming.
We are seeking a Founding Clinical Director who wants more than responsibility for an already-established department. This leader will have the opportunity to help create the clinical culture, assemble the team, establish expectations, and guide the program from readiness into active service delivery.
The Founding Clinical Director will be the facility’s senior clinical leader. This individual will be accountable for treatment quality, clinical supervision, staff development, documentation performance, program integrity, and coordination across clinical, medical, utilization review, compliance, and operational functions.
This position may begin before the facility opens to support final readiness and hiring activities. It will continue as a permanent, full-time leadership role following launch.
What You Will Build
The Founding Clinical Director will establish and maintain:
A clinically sound and client-centered treatment culture
Consistent expectations for assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reviews, and discharge documentation
Clear supervision and clinical escalation structures
Reliable processes for admission, placement, continued stay, transition, and discharge
Adult programming aligned with client needs and ASAM Criteria
Clinical workflows that support Illinois Part 2060 and applicable payer requirements
Quality-review processes that identify documentation, treatment, and performance concernsearly
Productive communication among clinical, medical, administrative, and utilization review teams
A clinical team prepared to operate effectively as census and services grow
Founding Clinical Director | Schaumburg, Illinois
Build the Program You Want to Lead
Aftermath is preparing to open a new substance use disorder treatment facility in Schaumburg, Illinois. The organization plans to serve adult clients through Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programming.
We are seeking a Founding Clinical Director who wants more than responsibility for an already-established department. This leader will have the opportunity to help create the clinical culture, assemble the team, establish expectations, and guide the program from readiness into active service delivery.
The Founding Clinical Director will be the facility’s senior clinical leader. This individual will be accountable for treatment quality, clinical supervision, staff development, documentation performance, program integrity, and coordination across clinical, medical, utilization review, compliance, and operational functions.
This position may begin before the facility opens to support final readiness and hiring activities. It will continue as a permanent, full-time leadership role following launch.
What You Will Build
The Founding Clinical Director will establish and maintain:
A clinically sound and client-centered treatment culture
Consistent expectations for assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reviews, and discharge documentation
Clear supervision and clinical escalation structures
Reliable processes for admission, placement, continued stay, transition, and discharge
Adult programming aligned with client needs and ASAM Criteria
Clinical workflows that support Illinois Part 2060 and applicable payer requirements
Quality-review processes that identify documentation, treatment, and performance concernsearly
Productive communication among clinical, medical, administrative, and utilization review teams
A clinical team prepared to operate effectively as census and services grow
Leadership Responsibilities
Program and Clinical Oversight
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 neededLead 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
Team Leadership
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
Documentation and Compliance
Establish expectations for complete, accurate, and timely clinical records
Monitor documentation quality and address recurring deficiencies
Coordinate with utilization review to support medical necessity and authorization requirements
Maintain clinical policies and procedures
Identify areas of clinical or regulatory risk
Develop and oversee corrective action when standards are not met
Collaborate with leadership on survey preparation and ongoing compliance
Requirements
Required
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
Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, treatment planning, medical necessity, and quality assurance
Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance and clinical accountability
Ability to work primarily on-site in Schaumburg, Illinois
Preferred
Leadership experience within an Illinois Part 2060 licensed program
Experience developing or overseeing Outpatient, IOP, or PHP services
Experience serving adult populations
Participation in the opening or expansion of a behavioral health program
Experience with IDHS, Joint Commission, CARF, or payer reviews
Experience developing clinical departments, workflows, and performance standards
Familiarity with utilization review and authorization processes
Benefits
Compensation
The anticipated salary range is $115,000 to $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the final scope of responsibility.
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Worksite address
schaumburg, IL, 60159, US
Who can apply
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