Director of Quality and Compliance
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$22 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
About this job
Job Description
The Director of Quality and Compliance is a key member of the leadership team, and works collaboratively with Program Directors and Senior Leadership, to ensure compliance and clinical quality, and promote health equity. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this dynamic role provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to Liberation Programs' mission, vision and values.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintainsawarenessofstate,federal,regulatoryandaccreditingbodyandindustrystandardprograms, standards, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations for all programs.
- Leads the quality and compliance team
- Leads all licensure and accreditation projects and renewals
- Facilitates site surveys are required by regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Performongoingmonitoringandriskassessmentstoidentifypotentialsystemicorprogrammatic opportunities and issues, applying a health equity lens across analyses.
- Team player and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders,andserveasliaisontoStateagencies,regulatorybodies,andfunders,regardingclinical quality and compliance as needed.
- Oversight of agency wide critical incidents. Responsible for submission of incidents to DMHAS. Respondtoallegedviolationsofrules,regulations,policies,proceduresandstandardsofconductby evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Review, revise and oversee system for reporting and closing incidents.
- Key lead/administrator for the online learning platform Relias.
- Refineandexecuteagency-widesystemofprogrammaticperformanceevaluationthroughcaserecord reviews, internal program and operational audits, internal and external data analysis, and the production of a wide variety of daily, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting.
- Design data collection and reporting procedures, and utilize reports, chart reviews, surveys, inspections,andotherdatatodriveperformanceimprovementandpromotequality,safety,and health equity across programs.
- Lead DDaP data management and reporting process.
- Interprets and determines how to visually present data in a clear and effective manner that meets the needs of the state partners and other stakeholders.
- Ensure any compliance concerns are documented and acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner
- Develop and conduct targeted trainings for identified clinical needs or compliance concerns.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Health Systems Management or a related field preferred.
- In-depth knowledge and leadership experience related to CT DMHAS standards of care, CT DPH and SAMHSA regulations, and CARF accreditation process, as well as the DDaP data management and upload protocols.
- Expertise inquality improvement analyses and initiatives with a health equity lens, and CT DMHAS Provider reporting requirements
- Hands-on experience with computer systems such as EMR
- Must have strong oral and written communications skills, analytical skills, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization and with all stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health
Who We Are:
Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.
Our Mission:
Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401K with Match
- Generous PTO Policy
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Potential Loan Forgiveness (Eligibility is determined through Federal Programs)
- Opportunities for Growth
- Job Satisfaction and Gratification