State Director
THOMPSON Child & Family Focus
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide executive leadership for all Tennessee operations with accountability for growth, revenue, margins, and outcomes.
- Set and execute statewide strategy, including Foster Care expansion and development of new programs.
- Own financial performance, including budgets, revenue targets, payer strategy, and sustainability planning.
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable senior leaders.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, program quality, and Medicaid licensure.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with DCS, funders, regulators, and community partners.
- Serve as the primary external representative and advocate for the organization in Tennessee.
- Lead with a trauma-informed CARE approach while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Mental Health or related area.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years’ leadership experience in the field of human services or mental health
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the field of human services or mental health
- Experience in multi-site leadership preferred
- Strong relationship building and networking skills
- Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader
- Ability to travel as needed
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
- 401K Match
- Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community
- Free EAP services
- Mileage Reimbursement
- iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
- Multiple opportunities for growth
- Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial performancebudget managementrevenue targetspayer strategysustainability planningregulatory complianceprogram qualityMedicaid licensuremulti-site leadershiptrauma-informed care
Soft Skills
executive leadershiprelationship buildingnetworkingaccountabilitycoachingstrategic planningcommunicationadvocacyteam developmenthigh-performance culture
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeValid Driver’s License