Neurodevelopmental Program Director

About the role

The New Directions Program Director provides strategic, clinical program, and operational leadership for the hospital’s neurodevelopmental program, serving patients with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral and medical needs. The Director is responsible for program implementation, refinement, performance, and continuous improvement, ensuring a coordinated, evidence-based approach to care across disciplines. Working collaboratively with hospital leadership, medical staff, nursing, behavioral therapy, rehabilitation, and case management, the Program Director ensures enterprise program standards, aligns services with patient needs, and promotes measurable improvements in patient safety, functional skills, behavioral stability, and family readiness for discharge. The Program Director provides direct leadership and accountability for the Manager of Behavioral Therapy Services (ABA), Psychotherapists, and other assigned program personnel. The position’s primary focus is programmatic oversight and interdisciplinary integration. Routine ABA caseload management, treatment implementation, and discipline-specific supervision are