Assistant Director of Foster Care

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Assistant Director of Foster Care


Are you searching for a way to use your compassion, knowledge, and leadership skills? Camelot Care Centers, part of the national Pathways brand of mental health providers, offers mentoring, community based, crisis, and outpatient counseling services to support children, their families, and adults in the most effective and respectful manner. Our team lives out their passion for helping the community and need a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate Assistant Program Director to join our team.

Our family counseling and foster care services are varied to be able to meet the needs of our clients, and we are continually creating new programs in response to identified needs in a particular area. The common thread is that we provide counseling and support services in-home and in community-based settings throughout Tennessee. We emphasize the strengths and uniqueness of each youth and family. All our family counseling and foster care services are offered by trained therapists and counselors under the direct supervision of licensed clinicians.

For your passion and dedication, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, flexible part time or full time flexible schedule and much, much more (read below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

As part of the nationwide team, we offer many benefits to aid in your work/life balance and career growth. In addition to the usual benefits, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, Pet insurance, a Vacation plan that increases with tenure after your first year, Perks at Pathways that offers discounts on shopping, hotel stays, and entertainment; and much more (see below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

About your Role


The Assistant Director assists with the oversight of their assigned program and will ensure that Camelots values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each client served. You will also be responsible for assisting the Behavioral Health Program Director in the region to oversee all the clinical services, to include out-patient, CCFT, school-based and contracted services. Also, maintain clinical caseload and assist with clinical supervision of the clinical staff (therapist and coordinators). Ensuring clinical quality in documentation, service delivery and collaboration with our wellness partners, THP. Camelot Care Centers Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Assistant Program Director under the supervision of the BH Program Director will oversee their assigned program.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• A Masters degree in a Human Service discipline from an accredited four-year college or university
• Licensed in a mental health related field preferred (LCSW, LCP or LMFT)
• Minimum 3 years experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment
• Experience with supervising other clinicians is desirable
• CPR and First Aid certified, or be willing to obtain certification before working with clients; and other duties as assigned
• Knowledge of state and/or contractual requirements
• Being proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Relevant background of leadership in Behavioral Health
• Exemplary organizational, communication, mentoring, and teaming skills
• Sensitivity to other cultures and socioeconomic levels

Perks of Working for Pathways:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Days (1st year 10 days; increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 9 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401 K

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