Director of Quality - Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder Facility

NewVista Behavioral Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At SierraVista, our mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care to those facing acute psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders. We provide a safe, healing environment where patients gain the life skills needed to achieve long-term recovery and independence.

As the Director of Quality , you will oversee the quality and compliance programs that ensure exceptional patient outcomes and regulatory excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare quality, compliance, or performance improvement (behavioral health experience preferred)
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, and state behavioral health regulations
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility-wide quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body standards.
• Develop, implement, and review policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and service quality.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and administrative leadership to implement best practices.
• Provide training and support to staff on quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee risk management, incident reporting, and corrective action planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance + 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $15,000) & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director