Neurodevelopmental Program Director – Pediatric Autism Services

Job overview

The Neurodevelopmental Program Director – Pediatric Autism Services role is onsite at Nexus Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The director leads the New Directions Neurodevelopmental Program, serving children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental needs. The director provides operational and clinical leadership, oversees staff and programming, and evaluates patient progress and program quality. The role coordinates with families and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support individualized, evidence-based services and improve patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead daily program operations and clinical programming
• provide staff consultation, training, and support
• ensure clinical, regulatory, documentation, and quality standards
• evaluate performance and outcomes
• implement program improvements
• oversee documentation
• participate in staff recruitment and development
• develop therapeutic activities
• review patient progress toward treatment goals
• evaluate patients for program participation
• provide leadership and advocacy during emergencies
• educate and support families
• coordinate with physicians, nursing, therapy, behavioral health, and other leaders
• participate in treatment-planning meetings and case conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

neurodevelopmental program director

pediatric autism services

new directions program

nexus children’s hospital

houston tx

autism spectrum disorder

clinical leadership

program operations

treatment planning

patient outcomes

family support

multidisciplinary team

staff development

crisis management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role leads the New Directions program for children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental needs. A master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related field and current LCSW licensure or a master’s-level degree specializing in autism, behavioral health, or a related discipline are required.

About the employer

Nexus Health Systems Ltd is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.