Western NC Program Director

Description

Get to know Thompson! 

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, and Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care.  All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity. 

What will you do as a Western NC Program Director? 

•  As the Western NC Clinical Services Program Director, you will be responsible for daily operational oversight and performance of teams providing community-based services. The Program Director will lead a team focused on supporting youth who either have a history of emotional and behavioral health problems, placement instability, are in an unstable placement, or meet specific criteria indicating a high risk for out-of-home placement.  
• A typical day as a Program Director will include providing guidance and support to staff, assigning referrals, and coordinating with referral sources and key stakeholders. As a Program Director, you will work a flex schedule to ensure that you are able to meet the needs of your key stakeholders and provide support as needed to your staff. This is a hybrid position, and the leader must live in western NC in the Asheville/Hendersonville area.  

What does this position offer? 

• Starting Pay Range: $65k-$75k 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 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Master’s degree with active full or provisional licensure status in NC as one of the following: LMFT, LPA, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
• 3 years of work experience as a high-performing individual contributor in a related field 
• Exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short-term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions
• Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader 
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in. 
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.  

You’re the right fit for the Western NC Program Director position if… 

• You have a passion for making an impact on the lives of youth & adolescents!  
• 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 and Diana Screen for Florida locations.