Quality Assurance Manager

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community.  We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up.  Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles.  We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. 

Position Description :
This position is responsible for managing quality assurance programs within the Health Services Agency to meet state, federal, and local regulations. The incumbent assumes responsibility for quality assurance program development and management including responsibility for the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for all assigned operations and activities.  Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

• Plans, organizes, and performs duties related to Quality Improvement/Assurance Program (QI/QA);

• Administers managed care plan activities, audits organizational providers and authorizes out-of-County Medi-Cal utilization;

• Develops and provides training to service providers on professional responsibilities, technical skills, quality of care, scope of practice and on issues related to program compliance and integrity. 

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of high school (12th grade);  
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology; or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Five years experience in mental health or other related field with increasing responsibilities.   Prefer at least one year experience overseeing a mental health program and/or staff in medical or social work setting.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
 
License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist; or as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.  
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

The department currently has one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Quality Assurance Manager, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

   

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Osmara Herrera

530-527-8491 | osmara.herrera@tchsa.net

  

Salary : $44 - $53