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

About the position

Clinical Consultant & Program Expert (Mental & Behavioral Health) 

Location: Georgia (Remote + Regional Travel)
Type: Contractor (W-2 Conversion Opportunity in 90120 Days)
Pay: $70$100/hour (Negotiable Based on Experience & Licensure)
Status: Part-Time / As-Needed with Growth to Retainer or Full-Time

About The Wilkinson Firm

We are the nations only full-service HR and recruiting firm built exclusively for mental and behavioral health providers. From outpatient clinics to recovery centers, we help healing-centered organizations grow with clarity, compliance, and care.

Were expanding our Clinical Consultant Network and seeking a Georgia-based Clinical Consultant & Program Expert to serve as a thought partner, program advisor, and clinical trainer to our clients and internal team. This role is perfect for a Clinical Director, Program Manager, or senior dual-licensed leader seeking flexible, meaningful work with mission-driven organizations.

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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