Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the VP of Strategy, Impact & Innovations, the Director of Quality Improvement (QI) will develop strategies to plan, organize and coordinate agency compliance efforts for licensure, accreditation, and contractual agreements. The Director of QI leads in collaboration a culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation and transformation.
Essential Functions
The Director of QI will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned.
Competency Requirements
-Highly organized
-Experience with training and orienting staff on regulatory updates
-Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
-Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
-Must have working knowledge of Council on Accreditation (COA), DMH, DCFS and Probation standards and regulations
Education and Experience
-Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
-Experience in Quality Improvement/Utilization Review/Clinical Records Programs in a hospital or mental health setting preferred
-Experience in a supervisory position preferred
Certifications/Licenses
-LMFT or LCSW Clinical license issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
-Valid CA driver’s license
Additional Requirements
-Tuberculosis clearance
-Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
-Satisfactory completion of health screening
-Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
-Satisfactory driving record
Delegates Authority To
Quality Improvement Specialist
Lead QI Specialist
Assistant Director of QI
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of a Director of QI, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and use his/her fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to walk, drive, bend, or lift objects heavier than 10 pounds. The employee is rarely required to run.
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