Placement Support Specialist

Job Title: Placement Support Specialist Location: Remote, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $19.23 Date Posted: 3/19/2026 About the Role The Placement Support Specialist I contributes to program excellence and integrity by maintaining appropriate admissions levels within the Therapeutic Foster Care program while executing administrative and clinical responsibilities. This role focuses on coordinating client placements, supporting foster families, and ensuring compliance with program standards to drive positive outcomes for children and families.Responsibilities · Review client referral materials and present referrals to foster parents for placement consideration · Facilitate client placements by coordinating communication between Program Director, referral sources, and foster parents · Build and maintain relationships with internal and external referral sources and foster families · Provide training and support to foster, biological, and adoptive families to create therapeutic home environments · Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned · Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal outcomes for clients and families · Complete documentation within required timeframes and resolve any deficiencies promptly · Conduct peer audits as assigned to ensure compliance and program integrity · Contribute to Performance Quality Improvement initiatives through data collection and analysis · Support continuous improvement of client care and program servicesRequired Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university · At least 1 year of experience in the mental health field · Knowledge of child development and behavior modification · Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across diverse socioeconomic populations Preferred Qualifications ·Experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based treatment environment Certifications, Licenses, Registrations ·Valid driver’s license ·Automobile insurance in good standing Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: · Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) · Separate sick leave that rolls over annually · Up to 10 paid holidays* · Medical, dental, and vision insurance options · DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday* · Training, development, and continuing education opportunitiesAll Employees: · 401(k) · Free licensure supervision · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Pet insurance · Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment · Mileage reimbursement* · Cellphone stipend (*Benefits may vary by state or county)Work Location (Remote) TennesseEmployment Type Full-time How to Apply Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are ready to support foster care placements and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Placement Support Specialist I.About Clarvida Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/ See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses, [email protected], or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts. Keywords Placement Support Specialist, Therapeutic Foster Care, Mental Health Services, Child Development, Behavior Modification, Foster Care Placement, Family Support, Community-Based Services, Clarvida Careers Apply To This Job