Licensed Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (MH/BH/SA/DD) - Chicago

Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (Mental Health & Substance Use) 

Title:Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (Mental Health & Substance Use)

Location: Illinois (Chicago area preferred)
Type: Contractor | $70 -$100/hour | Potential for W-2 After 90120 Days

Description:
The Wilkinson Firm is expanding into Illinois and seeking a Chicago-based clinical leader with experience across community mental health, outpatient substance use, and Medicaid-funded services. The Consultant will support client audits, program development, and staff training. Strong documentation skills, dual licensure, and comfort leading leadership workshops are required. This role offers high impact, flexible hours, and a clear pathway to longer-term collaboration or internal growth.

What You'll Do

• Advise Mental Health & SUD Providers: Evaluate program models, documentation practices, and supervision structures for outpatient, residential, and Medicaid-billable services

• Deliver Live Trainings: Lead or co-lead client-facing and internal trainings on clinical compliance, trauma-informed care, staff development, and ethical decision-making

• Shape Program Strategy: Collaborate on designing and refining client programs (SACOT, ACT, IIH, PSR, Peer Support, MAT)

• Support Internal Growth: Train Wilkinson Firm HR and recruiting staff on clinical roles, documentation requirements, and treatment models to strengthen client services

• Act as Strategic Clinical Partner: Serve on client strategy calls, audit preparation, leadership development, and state readiness projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Clinical Director, Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Program Manager

• Dual-licensed preferred (e.g., LCSW + LCAS; LCMHC + CCS)

• Deep understanding of Medicaid-funded services, clinical documentation, and state compliance

• Passion for training others and scaling programs rooted in evidence-based practice

• Comfortable leading conversations with C-suite executives, HR leaders, and clinical managers

Bonus If You Have

• Prior experience in training or clinical consulting

• Familiarity with Lattice, Relias, or other HR/compliance tools

• CARF, COA, or Joint Commission experience

• Regional licensure in multiple states (GA, SC, NC, IL, DC/MD/VA)

What We Offer

• Flexible, meaningful work on a contractor basis

• Hourly compensation at $70$100/hour based on experience

• Invitation to team-building, leadership, and training events

• W-2 conversion opportunity with benefits after 90120 days

• Clear growth pathways into retainer-based consulting or clinical leadership roles

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief introduction to this post as well as: careers@thewilkinsonfirm.com
Include your licensure(s), current role, and a few sentences about what excites you about this opportunity.

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