Director of Clinical Services - Foster CareFriends of Youth | Renton, WASalary: $100,000-$130,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Non-Union
Reports To: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
What You'll DoClinical 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.
Team Leadership & Development- 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 BringRequired 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 and/or management experience.
- Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Power Platform.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications- Current Washington State licensure as a registered counselor, nurse, or social worker.
- Experience in foster care, child welfare, therapeutic services, or youth behavioral health programming.
- Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing program budgets, and working within nonprofit or community-based organizations.
Why Join Friends of Youth?At Friends of Youth, your leadership will directly support our mission of empowering youth and families to build healthier, more stable futures.
We recognize that meaningful work should also come with meaningful support.
Our benefits include:- Competitive annual salary of $100,000-$130,000.
- 15 vacation days annually, plus paid sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays and 2 social justice leave days per year for eligible full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 24/7 access to telehealth services.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Transgender health benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and organizational leadership.
Additional RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable criminal background screening and required tuberculosis screening.
Employees must complete CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications within 30 days of employment.
Driving-related requirements, including applicable licensing, safe driving record, and insurance standards, apply when operating a personal or agency vehicle for authorized agency business.
Join Us in Building Brighter FuturesIf you are passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and making a lasting impact in the lives of youth and families, we encourage you to apply.
Bring your leadership. Share your expertise. Help us build brighter futures. 
