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

Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (Mental & Behavioral Health)

Title: Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (Mental & Behavioral Health)

Location: DMV Region Must hold licensure in DC, MD, or VA
Type: Contractor | $70-$100/hour | Growth to W-2 Available

Description:
Are you a Clinical Director, LCSW-C, LPC, or LCAS licensed in the DMV area? Join The Wilkinson Firm as a flexible, project-based consultant helping providers improve care, meet compliance standards, and scale responsibly. This is an exciting opportunity to shape programs, train emerging leaders, and advise on compliance in outpatient and community behavioral health settings. Ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a hybrid role spanning consulting, education, and leadership development.

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 90-120 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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