Texas Childrens Hospital

Director I Clinical Support Services- CLCAE & Volunteer Services

Texas Childrens Hospital$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in health administration, Child Life, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required
  • 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in child life, patient/family support services, or related healthcare operations required
  • Experience with interdisciplinary teamwork and communication in clinical settings
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality care metrics
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a patient- and family-centered care environment

Responsibilities

  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, adhering to KPIs and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee integrated services for the CLCAE department across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Promote interdisciplinary teamwork and trauma-informed practices in clinical programs
  • Supervise Volunteer Services programming to support diverse stakeholders
  • Mentor leaders to enhance performance and develop staff
  • Build relationships with community partners to expand support resources
  • Develop departmental priorities aligned with the organization's strategic plan

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within an expanding organization
  • Collaborative work environment focused on patient and family-centered care
  • Access to resources and support through partnerships with community organizations
  • Focus on employee wellbeing and retention through engagement strategies
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives and program growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for a Director I Clinical Support Services- CLCAE & Volunteer Services, someone ready to grow with our company. In this position, you'll direct the clinical and support services functions of the Child Life, Creative Arts & Education (CLCAE) department and the Volunteer Services department, along with other departments determined by leadership. You'll provide strategic partnership, leadership, and oversight to design, implement, and evaluate staffing, operations, and programming that support organizational goals. You'll also maintain accountability for operations, administrative, and human resources activities within your designated areas of responsibility, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, developmentally appropriate, family-centered care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, age-appropriate, cost-effective care and/or service within a family-centered care environment, measured through KPIs, variance analysis, revenue enhancement/expense reduction, patient satisfaction and complaints, regulatory compliance, and new programs/initiatives.

Oversee all aspects of the CLCAE department, ensuring integrated, developmentally appropriate services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Promote a culture of patient- and family-centered care by setting expectations for interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, and trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practice across clinical programs.

Oversee Volunteer Services programming to support patients, families, staff, and visitors in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Research and incorporate industry standards and best practices across all departments in scope.

Mentor leaders enhance performance and support staff development, as measured by observation, development sessions, and feedback.

Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., schools, community agencies, foundations, volunteer organizations) to expand resources and continuity of support for patients and families.

Maintain effective working relationships with medical leadership, direct reports, and interdepartmental liaisons to ensure identified goals are achieved.

Partner with medical and operational leaders to align services with clinical priorities, patient/family needs, and care pathways.

Foster a work climate that promotes employee participation, satisfaction, and organizational commitment, measured by annual survey results, turnover, and employee initiatives.

Implement staff engagement and wellbeing strategies (e.g., debriefing, recognition, workload monitoring) to support retention and resilience.

Develop service/departmental priorities that support the organization's strategic plan and drive continuous improvement, measured by department statistics, benchmarks, and PI initiatives.

Identify opportunities for program growth and sustainability, including workflow standardization, evaluation of new initiatives, and alignment of resources with strategic priorities.

Assess service demand and develop staffing models, coverage plans, and role clarity to ensure consistent services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills & Requirements

Master's degree in health administration, Child Life, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required

5 years of supervisory/management experience in child life, patient/family support services, volunteer services, social services, or related healthcare operations required

About Texas Childrens Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
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Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1950

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