Foster Care Assistant Director

Foster Care Assistant Program Director Location: Cookeville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $48k per year Date Posted: 10/21/2026

About the Role The Foster Care Assistant Program Director supports oversight of an assigned program, ensuring that Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated in all client interactions. Reporting to the Behavioral Health Program Director, this role assists in supervising clinical services, including outpatient, CCFT, school-based, and contracted services. Responsibilities include maintaining a clinical caseload, providing supervision to therapists and coordinators, ensuring quality in documentation and service delivery, and collaborating with wellness partners including THP. The Assistant Program Director helps ensure operational and clinical excellence across the assigned program.

Responsibilities · Assist the Behavioral Health Program Director in oversight of 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

Required Qualifications · Master’s degree in a Human Services discipline from an accredited four-year college or university · Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a therapeutic treatment environment · Experience supervising clinicians preferred · CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to 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

Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: · Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) · Separate sick leave that rolls over annually · Up to 10 paid holidays* · Medical, dental, and vision insurance options · DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday* · Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees: · 401(k) · Free licensure supervision · Pet insurance · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment · Mileage reimbursement · Cellphone stipend

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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