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Behavioral Health Quality Manager

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States


Overview
Position Purpose

The Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for quality assurance and training for all Department of Mental Health programs. The position upholds the JWCH mission to improve the health status and wellbeing of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles County through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research. This includes interviewing, treating, coordinating, planning, and linkage to a full-range of resources that meet practical, social, and emotional needs, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and community-based programs. As a result, patient outcomes and satisfaction are improved, along with organizational fiscal capacity.

Responsibilities

Increase productivity through quality assurance measures

Clear understanding of Department of Mental Health programs

Providing oversight and supervision for identified staff

Develop & maintain training manual and procedures for new hires and current staff

Develop and maintain Policies & Procedures (P&Ps) that are aligned with DMH standards

Attend and represent the agency at outside meetings to keep aware of new bulletins and distributing information to Leads/Programs

Assist in internal compliance meetings

Understand Electronic Health Recording (EHR) system, Welligent and Nextgen

Provide and/or arrange ongoing Professional Development for clinicians and other providers

Provide continuous improvement on systems for screening, referral, enrollment using LEAN/PDSA process

Design and maintain training and QA program for staff which includes monthly peer reviews and DMH QA plan yearly

Review and analyze electronic health recording reports to ensure compliance

Create materials needed for program documentation including but not limited to worksheets, chart checklists, manuals, and monthly newsletters

Oversee all charting required by DMH, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation

Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors

Participate in required safety and compliance trainings and apply learned practices in daily work activities

Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards in the workplace

Use equipment, tools, and supplies safely and responsibly in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards

Maintain awareness of infection control, occupational health, and emergency preparedness procedures appropriate to the role

Complete data collection forms and prepare reports as required by the program

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, social welfare, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, and or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university

MFT / LCSW with current California BBS license for 2 years

Administrative experience with coordinating care across multiple programs, for 2 or more years

Experience with Electronic Health Recording

Experience overseeing Department of Mental Health contracts for 2 or more years

Experience supervising clinical staff and interns for 2 or more years

Experience with quality assurance and contract compliance for 2 or more years

Experience working with low income and/or homeless individuals

Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma and substance abuse on behavioral and medical conditions

Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred

All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

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