Clinical Outcomes Coordinator

Nexus Health Systems Ltd•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Outcomes Coordinator (Coordinator) plays a critical role in the successful delivery of Nexus Health Systems’ outcome measurement strategy. This position is responsible for administering, tracking, and managing clinical assessments across multiple inpatient programs serving children and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions with complex medical and behavioral needs. The Coordinator ensures high-quality, standardized data collection at key time points (admission, interim, discharge, and post-discharge), enabling program evaluation and quality improvement across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree Psychology, Rehabilitation Sciences (Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy), Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Public Health or Behavioral Health Sciences OR
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, nursing, or a related field with demonstrated clinical experience (minimum 2 years) in behavioral health, rehabilitation, or pediatric settings.
2-3 years of experience in pediatric, neurodevelopmental, or neurorehabilitation settings (hospital, residential, or research).
Strong organizational and scheduling skills
Accuracy in data collection and inter-rater reliability
Clear, professional communication with staff and families
Ability to manage multiple assessments concurrently across programs
Comfort with training others and maintaining fidelity checklists
High attention to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and safety
CITI GCP Training required within 30 days after hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Licensure- LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate), LPC-A (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate), or LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
De-escalation training (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems
Upholds the Standards of conduct and corporate compliance
Demonstrates honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
Adheres to all Nexus Health Systems policies on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Collaborates effectively with colleagues and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
Drives the consistent delivery of evidence-based care through high-fidelity administration and tracking of clinical outcome measures.
Ensures assessments are conducted within established timelines.
Demonstrates proficiency in standardized behavioral tools, including scoring, interpretation, and reporting.
Maintains strong working knowledge of behavior and functional assessment procedures across neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and medically complex populations.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure outcome data informs care planning, team discussions, and family education.
Assists in identifying trends in outcome data to guide clinical programming decisions, quality improvement initiatives, and individual patient progress reviews.
Provides training or coaching to clinical staff and peers on appropriate data collection procedures to promote consistency and minimize variability.
Supports patient-centered care by ensuring comfort, minimizing disruptions during assessments and advocating for appropriate data use to improve outcomes.
Ensures all activities adhere to healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Promotes a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices.
Adheres to IRB regulations, maintaining confidentiality and high data integrity at all times.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
Participates in relevant workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends, healthcare regulations, and best practices.
Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality patient care.
Practices time and resource efficiency by optimizing travel schedules and preventing duplication of assessments across programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.