Mental Health Quality Assurance Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Division/Program Overview:
16-bed facilities Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment. 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization. Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills. Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.

Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance, human services, psychology, or related social science field, or LVN license.
• Two (2) years of experience in the mental health field or a QA position required, preferably in in-patient setting.
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in QA/TQM preferred.
• One (1) year experience in LACDMH clinical documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aiding the QA Manager in the execution of the quality assurance program policies and procedures for the Crisis Residential Treatment facilities.
• Auditing documentation to reconcile with billing and oversees documentation of services by staff to assure conformity with Medi-Cal, Los Angeles County DMH, other outside agencies, and internal standards and policies.
• Managing all charts with deficiencies by processing them to the appropriate department for correction.
• Ensuring the discharged chart is closed in the correct order and completed.
• Aiding the QA Manager in the oversight of the Continuous Quality Assurance program, medical records and records all CQI data.
• Assisting in the coordination and development of CQI presentations and information gathering to execute presentations as needed.
• Gathering and analyzing agency data and assisting in the agency’s quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement efforts.
• Ensuring that the chart documentation is maintained, data collection into the L.A. County data collection sites is maintained and other quality improvement tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards

What This Job Offers

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