Youth Services State Director

About Thompson

Founded in 1886 as an orphanage, Thompson Child & Family Focus has evolved into one of the Southeast's leading providers of child and family services, serving communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Our continuum of care includes:

• Prevention Services
• Mental Health Services
• Foster Care

Every Thompson program is trauma-informed and evidence-based or evidence-informed, helping children (ages 0–18) and families build resilience through compassionate, high-quality care delivered both virtually and in person. Our work is guided by five core values:

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Caring
• Integrity

About the role

As State Director, you'll lead Tennessee's operations with responsibility for:

• Statewide strategy and organizational growth
• Financial performance and operational sustainability
• Expansion of Foster Care and future service lines
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Regulatory compliance and program quality
• Community partnerships and external relations

You'll work directly with executive leadership to position Thompson for continued growth while building a culture centered on accountability, innovation, and exceptional service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Mental Health, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in human services, behavioral health, healthcare, child welfare, nonprofit, or related fields
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience
• Experience leading multiple programs or geographic regions preferred
• Strong financial and operational management experience
• Ability to build partnerships with government agencies and community stakeholders
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel throughout Tennessee

Location: Tennessee (Remote with statewide travel)

Benefits

• Three weeks PTO in your first year
• Ten paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Tennessee State Loan Repayment eligibility
• Paid volunteer time
• Leadership development opportunities
• Company-issued technology

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000