Quality Improvement Specialist

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

19d•$71,000 - $74,550•Hybrid

About The Position

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. The Quality Improvement Specialist's primary responsibility is to support and improve the quality of Mind Springs, Inc. services. This position provides support, project management, and oversight in the areas of quality improvement, training, regulatory and contractual compliance, performance measurement, and outcomes measurement. Duties include training, monitoring, and feedback of clinical standard work and evidence-based practices, as well as implementation of policies and clinical workflows. Travel to regional sites within Mind Springs, Inc. is required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in healthcare, human services or quality assurance field required.
Minimum three (3) years direct clinical experience and/or clinical supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate Mind Springs, Inc. performance expectations to staff.
Knowledge of quality improvement processes, tools and Best Practices approaches.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse regulations.
Knowledge of clinical risk and utilization management practices.
Capable of independent action without losing sight of Mind Springs, Inc. policies, procedures, mission, and values.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum three (3) years direct clinical experience and/or clinical supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and improve the quality of Mind Springs, Inc. services.
Provide support, project management, and oversight in the areas of quality improvement, training, regulatory and contractual compliance, performance measurement, and outcomes measurement.
Train, monitor, and provide feedback on clinical standard work and evidence-based practices.
Implement policies and clinical workflows.
Travel to regional sites within Mind Springs, Inc.