Quality Improvement Associate
Company: Portage Path Behavioral Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
*Quality Improvement Associate*The Quality Improvement Associate
is an exciting New position at Portage Path Behavioral Health as a
result of a recently awarded grant. The "Here for You" project will
strengthen our community's ability to provide care for indigent,
low and moderate income residents, minorities, and vulnerable
populations who are experiencing mental illness and addiction. This
position is a full-time temporary position expected to last 2 years
from the date of hire, with a strong likelihood of continuation for
a candidate with exemplary performance. This project will look to
establish, strengthen and sustain referral pathways and new
community locations to gain and retain minority and disadvantaged
clients so that they can receive high-quality patient centered
outpatient services, trauma-informed screening, assessment,
diagnosis and patient centered treatment services.The Quality
Improvement Associate reports formally to the Director of Quality
Improvement, and works on a daily basis under the direction of the
Here for You Project Director. The successful candidate will work
with administrative and supervisory staff in the implementation of
designated responsibilities, and also acts as a consultant, when
needed, to all staff in the areas of defined responsibilities. The
Quality Improvement Associate may request from, and provide
information to all agency staff and also provides Quality
Improvement information as requested. Reports significant patterns
of non-compliance or exceptionality for action or
commendation.*Quality Improvement Associate- Responsibilities: *---
Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective quality
assurance & improvement program for the Here for You project.---
Monitoring compliance through regular and focused audits, data
gathering, and analysis, and other continuous quality improvements
activities.--- Develops and maintains risk management activities
and works with all staff to assure that the Here for You Project
meets designated certifications and accreditation standards.---
Assist in writing policies and procedures, establishing and
reporting outcomes.*Quality Improvement Associate - Requirements:
*--- Candidates must have at minimum qualifications of a Bachelor's
degree in a field related to mental health, or data management &
analysis.--- Successful candidate will have knowledge of Quality
Assurance & Improvement, principals.--- In-depth knowledge of data
collection and analysis software, and the ability to use Microsoft
Office applications--- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
to work with groups of staff to problem-solve and complete
designated responsibilities.--- Must have strong written and verbal
communication skills.*Quality Improvement Associate - Benefits:
*--- Major Medical--- Dental--- Vision--- STD & LTD--- Life Ins.---
Flexible Spending Account--- Employee Assistance Program---
Flexible Schedule--- 403(b)Portage Path Behavioral Health is a
dynamic organization that offers a vibrant working environment,
with competitive salary and generous paid time off. Portage Path
Behavioral Health also offers a rich array of benefit options,
including major medical, dental, and vision, plus a variety of
supplemental insurance options, including a robust retirement
program. Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For
confidential consideration, please E-mail, or send resume (no phone
calls please) or apply to:Portage Path Behavioral HealthAttn: Human
Resources340 S. Broadway St.Akron, Oh 44308An Equal Opportunity
EmployerJob Type: Full-timeJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Dental
insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible
spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life
insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision
insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to
FridayEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* Mental Health:
1 year (Required)* Data Management & Analysis: 1 year
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Portage Path Behavioral Health, Akron , Quality Improvement Associate, Other , Akron, Ohio
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