Manchester, Connecticut
Quality Improvement Coordinator Job Opening in Manchester, Connecticut - Quality P/I (Performance Improvement) Compliance Coordinator
The Hartford Dispensary, founded in 1871, is a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating substance abuse and addiction. Accredited by CARF for its high standards of care, the Hartford Dispensary seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. Regardless of the position held, each employee plays an important role in caring for patients and providing support in their recovery. Today, the Hartford Dispensary is one of the largest provider of methadone treatment in the country. The agency treats over 5,000 patients per day within its network of nine statewide clinics.
The Hartford Dispensary is currently seeking an innovative, seasoned Quality Performance Improvement Coordinator to become a member of the agency. This exciting role will partner with clinic supervisors and administration to ensure compliance with all CARF Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) accreditation standards for all nine clinics. The QI Coordinator role is critical in assisting with the agency's strategic plan and growth ambitions. The ideal candidate will be process oriented, possess strong program/project management skills, and excellent communication skills.
Position Summary
The QI Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to, ensuring initial and on-going compliance with all CARF Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) accreditation standards for all clinics, programs, and the administration unit. Coordinates CARF surveys for all locations and of all staff. Annually incorporates all new/revised CARF OTP standards into agency policy and procedures and ensures implementation of all new/revised standards. Develops, implements, and monitors all required CARF OTP management plans. Ensures agency corporate compliance program conforms to applicable CARF OTP accreditation standards, as well as any State and Federal regulations, and facilitates regular committee meetings, and staff trainings, as well as documentation review/chart audits. Develops outcome reports from agency data in relation to the strategic plan, and prepares both the annual Performance Improvement Report?. Creates the DMHAS required Recovery Competence Plan for submission to DMHAS each January. Incorporates and updates HIPAA into agency policies and procedures and assures agency compliance. Facilitates HIPAA committee meetings on a regular basis and staff training. Seek grant opportunities and applications as applicable.
Education, Licensure & Experience
Baccalaureate Degree with at least five (5) years of performance improvement experience in the behavioral health field. At least one year of experience should be of a supervisory nature. Masters Degree in a related field and grant writing experience preferred.
Mission Statement
The Hartford Dispensary is committed to the delivery of quality behavioral health services to all in need in the state of Connecticut.
Employee Benefits
To continually promote health and wellness to employees, Hartford Dispensary offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including:
Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays, twelve paid holidays, and no current on-call responsibilities
Competitive salary and scheduled time off: vacation time, twelve sick days per year, and personal days
Insurance package offering exceptional medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage
Retirement plan: company matching 403B with a 5% match after 6 months of employment and up to 10% employer match after two years.
Professional Growth program providing continuing education, training reimbursement, and certification and license reimbursements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides consistent compliance oversight and support to clinic supervisors to ensure goals are met consistently and timely for all program requirements.
Works with all clinics to provide on-going education and training competency on functions related to CARF regulations and quality performance improvement as performance improvement guide for supervisors, senior frontline staff, and clinic staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to the agency's mission and vision while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The Hartford Dispensary is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Quality Management: 5 years
Supervisor: 1 year
Performance Improvement: 5 years
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