Foster Care and Therapeutic Services Director

Foster Care and Therapeutic Services Director

Sevita invites applications for the role of Foster Care and Therapeutic Services Director.

Alabama Mentor
, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out‑of‑home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission‑driven team and experience a career well lived.

• Implement the strategic direction for operations and ensure alignment with state business goals and objectives.
• Oversee the quality of services provided, including implementing initiatives to improve quality.
• Execute regional core growth strategy to increase census, maximize utilization and occupancy percentages; respond to local requests for proposals to address payer needs; identify and participate in new start development initiatives, and identify potential acquisition partners.
• Implement regional strategies to maintain and foster relations with individuals receiving services, families, and guardians; oversee implementation of individual satisfaction surveys, and implement enhancement plans.
• Responsible for the financial performance of a regional business unit, review financial statements, oversee regional purchasing, and ensure billing compliance and documentation.
• Provide leadership including direct supervision of Program Directors and the regional support team; implement Network employee practices; oversee regional safety and workers’ compensation implementation.

• A Master’s level social worker licensed under Alabama law; a Master’s degree or above from an accredited program in psychology, social work, counseling or related area with required clinical coursework, completed practicum, and at least 6 months post‑Master’s level professional experience supervised by a Master’s level or above with 2 years of post‑graduate professional experience.
• Seven to ten years of related experience with significant management experience in the human services industry.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.

• Full‑time position.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co‑workers – come join our team. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well‑lived.