Vocational Program Director

Nexus Health Systems•Conroe, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a nationally recognized vocational rehabilitation program and help individuals rebuild their lives after brain injury. At Nexus Neurorecovery Center (NNC), we believe recovery extends beyond the hospital—it means helping individuals regain independence, purpose, and meaningful employment. As part of Nexus Health Systems, our 26-acre neurorehabilitation campus in Conroe provides comprehensive inpatient, residential, outpatient, and vocational rehabilitation services for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), and other complex neurological conditions. Supported by an exceptional interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, psychologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists, NNC proudly holds five CARF Three-Year Accreditations, including Brain Injury Specialty Program – Vocational Services. Our collaborative approach combines medical, behavioral, and rehabilitative care to help patients achieve greater independence and successful community reintegration. We're looking for an experienced Vocational Program Director to lead, grow, and elevate our CARF-accredited vocational rehabilitation program while helping patients transition from recovery to meaningful employment and independent living.

Requirements

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a closely related field
Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential
Minimum 7 years of vocational rehabilitation experience serving individuals with acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions
Minimum 3 years of leadership or program management experience
Experience working in inpatient, post-acute rehabilitation, behavioral health, or neurorehabilitation settings
Knowledge of CARF accreditation standards and quality improvement processes
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) or Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST)
Experience with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or other evidence-based supported employment models
Experience working with Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation (TWC-VR)
Certified Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) or knowledge of SSI/SSDI work incentives
Experience building employer partnerships and community employment networks

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and clinical leadership for NNC's CARF-accredited Vocational Services Program.
Drive continuous program improvement while maintaining the highest standards of clinical quality and patient outcomes.
Oversee departmental operations, budgeting, performance metrics, and accreditation readiness.
Develop innovative vocational programming that prepares individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions for successful community employment.
Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Partner with physicians, nursing, behavioral health, and rehabilitation therapists to integrate vocational goals into individualized treatment plans.
Ensure vocational rehabilitation is incorporated early in the recovery process and remains a core component of patient care.
Develop relationships with employers throughout the Greater Houston and Conroe communities.
Expand competitive employment opportunities through strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation (TWC-VR) and other community organizations.
Promote community integration and long-term employment success for patients.
Recruit, mentor, supervise, and develop vocational rehabilitation professionals.
Foster a culture centered on evidence-based practice, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Provide leadership that supports professional growth and exceptional patient care.
Monitor patient outcomes and program performance using meaningful data and quality metrics.
Maintain CARF accreditation standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
Identify opportunities to enhance services, improve patient outcomes, and expand vocational programming.