Foster Care Assistant Director

Clarvida • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

The Foster Care Assistant Program Director supports oversight of an assigned program and helps ensure Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are reflected in client interactions. Reporting to the Behavioral Health Program Director, the role assists in supervising clinical services across outpatient, CCFT, school-based, and contracted programs. The Assistant Program Director maintains a clinical caseload, provides clinical supervision to therapists and coordinators, promotes quality documentation and service delivery, and collaborates with wellness partners, including THP. The position supports operational and clinical excellence, compliance, program development, and continuous quality improvement.

The role is based in Cookeville, Tennessee, is full-time, and offers a salary of $48,000 per year. Clarvida describes opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, along with employee benefits that may vary by state or county.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a Human Services discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least three years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before working with clients.
• Knowledge of state and/or contractual requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Relevant leadership experience in behavioral health.
• Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, and teamwork skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Behavioral Health Program Director in overseeing assigned program operations.
• Supervise clinical services, including outpatient, CCFT, school-based, and contracted services.
• Maintain a clinical caseload.
• Provide clinical supervision to therapists and coordinators.
• Ensure high-quality clinical documentation and service delivery.
• Collaborate with wellness partners to enhance client outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state and contractual requirements.
• Promote organizational values and person-centered care practices.
• Support program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager