State Director

What will you do as a State Director?

• The State Director serves as the senior executive leader for Tennessee, with full responsibility for statewide strategy, growth, revenue performance, and operational excellence. This role functions as the executive owner of the state, leading expansion of Foster Care and future service lines while ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $90k-$100k annually
• Fantastic Full-time 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

Minimum Qualifications/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
• This role is Fully Remote to Residents of Tennessee only.

You’re the right fit for the State Director of Tennessee if…

• You have a passion for growing and developing leaders.
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thompson participates in E-Verify.

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