Director of Clinical Services – Foster Care; Nonprofit

Position: Director of Clinical Services – Foster Care (Nonprofit)

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Director of Clinical Services – Foster Care (Nonprofit)

DSHS DCFS Foster Care Full Time Director Renton, WA, US

12 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Director of Clinical Services – Foster Care

Friends of Youth | Renton, WA

Salary:$100,000-$130,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Non-Union
Reports To: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Make a Lasting Impact. Lead with Purpose.

Are you a compassionate and experienced clinical leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and families?

AtFriends of Youth, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and empowered to build a brighter future.

For more than 75 years, Friends of Youth has supported youth and families through housing, behavioral health, foster care, and community-based services.

We are seeking aDirector of Clinical Services – Foster Care to provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight of our therapeutic foster care programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven professional who is passionate about strengthening services, developing teams, and creating positive outcomes for youth and families.

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, strengthen clinical programs, and help shape the future of foster care services within our community.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight

Provide strategic and clinical leadership for therapeutic foster care services, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, and client-centered care.

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programming, treatment planning, and service delivery.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, contractual obligations, and accreditation standards.

Collaborate with clinical professionals, community partners, and referring agencies to support positive outcomes for youth and families.

Program Development & Strategic Planning

Lead initiatives to strengthen foster parent recruitment, training, licensing, and retention.

Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve operational effectiveness, and support program growth.

Develop and manage program budgets, operational goals, and strategic initiatives.

Monitor program outcomes, quality improvement measures, and regulatory compliance.

Promote collaboration across departments to ensure coordinated and effective services.

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development to the Manager of Foster Care Services and program leadership.

Support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and ongoing professional development.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team environment where employees feel supported and empowered.

Partner with Human Resources and Learning & Development to strengthen employee performance, training, and leadership effectiveness.

Community & Organizational Leadership

Serve as a member of the agency's Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational priorities and strategic planning.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, funders, state agencies, and other stakeholders.

Represent Friends of Youth in regional and statewide professional networks and collaborative initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, or a related field.

Minimum of three years of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting.

Minimum of three years of supervisory…