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Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description:

Under general direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Services Division, develops and oversees the infrastructure to support clinical quality and performance improvement for mental health and alcohol and drug programs and consumers. This position is responsible for quality review and compliance in accordance with county policies, state performance contracts and federal rules and regulations. Plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of staff in Behavioral Health; organizes, coordinates, evaluates and directs policy development, quality and compliance and utilization review for mental health and alcohol and drug programs; and performs related work as required. This classification is a for cause, exempt position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid level management classification that is responsible for activities including compliance with internal, state and federal regulations; the provision of high quality, cost-effective client care and the reduction of funding disallowances from funding sources due to improper charting and billing. Compliance monitoring includes Medi-Cal, Mental Health Plan, and other associated state and federal regulations through the utilization review, quality improvement, cultural competency, fiscal operations and medical records programs and activities for all mental health and drug and alcohol programs within the Behavioral Health Services Division.

REPORTS TO

Directors of Behavioral Health Services Division

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Administrative, Analyst, other staff as required.

Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, Economics, Systems Analysis, Finance, Mental Health, Nursing, or a related field.

OR

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management and/or administrative experience, with two years in a full-time supervisory position.

Special Requirements:

Licensing in the professional area of one's background, e.g. CA State licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Nurse, Medical Doctor, or Psychologist. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.

Application Procedures:

Apply online through governmentjobs.com.