Neurodevelopmental Program Director, Pediatric Autism

Nexus Health Systems; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children's Hospital - Houston is seeking an experienced Neurodevelopmental Program Director to lead the daily operations and continued development of the New Directions program.

The New Directions program serves children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental needs. The leader will oversee program quality, staff performance, clinical programming, treatment coordination, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in social work, autism studies, psychology, behavioral health, social services, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience in behavioral treatment, autism services, neurodevelopmental programming, or a related field.
• Previous leadership, program-management, or clinical-supervision experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and current standards for treating children and adolescents.
• Healthcare experience and experience working within a multidisciplinary treatment environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, consultation, training, and ongoing support to New Directions program staff, interns, and coordinators.
• Oversee the daily operations and clinical programming of the neurodevelopmental program.
• Ensure services meet established clinical, regulatory, documentation, and program-quality standards.
• Evaluate individual and team performance using data, patient outcomes, and other relevant information.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance patient care, staff effectiveness, and program performance.
• Ensure staff complete accurate and timely documentation regarding patient history, progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and development of program staff.
• Develop therapeutic activities and programming based on current research, clinical experience, patient needs, and health history.
• Review and evaluate patient progress toward individualized, measurable treatment goals.
• Interview patients, review clinical records, and collaborate with families and other professionals to evaluate patients for participation in the New Directions program.
• Provide clinical leadership and patient advocacy during emergencies and crisis situations.
• Educate patients and families about available services, supports, and community resources.
• Counsel and support family members in understanding and responding to patients' neurodevelopmental and behavioral needs.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing, therapy, behavioral health, and other department leaders to support each patient's master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment-planning meetings, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Respond to requests for program services in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of autism treatment standards, neurodevelopmental care, and applicable clinical practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in related field

Three to five years of behavioral health/autism experience

Job description

Nexus Children's Hospital - Houston is seeking an experienced Neurodevelopmental Program Director to lead the daily operations and continued development of the New Directions program.

The New Directions program serves children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental needs. The leader will oversee program quality, staff performance, clinical programming, treatment coordination, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.