Director of Quality Improvement - Los Angeles, United States - HAMBURGER HOME INC

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationWilshire

• Los Angeles, CASalary Range$90, $100,000.

00 SalaryDescriptionAviva Family and Children's Services Mission StatementAviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. We work to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.

Job SummaryUnder 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.
Salary is in the 90k to 100k range with a 3k sign-on bonus.
Essential FunctionsOversee agency compliance with relevant county, state, federal and COA regulations/standards.

Supervise and manage the QI department by establishing team goals, completing evaluations, hiring, training and coaching the team members to maintain client record audit readiness.

Actively participate during agency external audits, program reviews and site certifications.

Ensure privacy of client PHI through compliance with HIPAA by establishing/maintaining procedures and protocols associated with the release of client information and educating staff on all regulations associated with maintaining client confidentialityPrepare and present QI in LOS meeting Plan and conduct new hire orientation on HIPAA, and QI related regulationsAttend required DMH QIC meetingsConduct clinical documentation training for staffCreate and maintain QI and related policies Ensure communication of changes and updates to compliance and documentation requirement for all agency client programs Serve as a resource for staff implementation of departmental Quality Management and Utilization ReviewSensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency's client populationWorks to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.

Works to promote a trauma-informed work cultureThe Director of QI will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned.

Salary is in the 90k to 100k range with a 3k sign-on bonus.
QualificationsCompetency 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 regulationsEducation 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 preferredCertifications/Licenses-LMFT or LCSW Clinical license issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences Valid CA driver's licenseAdditional 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 recordDelegates Authority ToQuality Improvement SpecialistLead QI SpecialistAssistant Director of QIPhysical DemandsWhile 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.