What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Quality position at Napa County?
Behavioral Health Manager - Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Napa County
Salary : $150,342.40 - $182,374.40 Annually
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 6145-2024-10-28
Location : Napa, CA
Department : Health & Human Services Agency
Closing : Continuous
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values : Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE. .
The Position
Behavioral Health Manager (QAPI) is part of the Behavioral Health senior leadership team and is responsible for the overall direction and implementation of the Quality Program within Napa County HHSA Behavioral Health Division. Exercises oversight responsibility and administration for Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, Quality Improvement, Final Rule, and other managed care quality functions for the MHP and DMC-ODS. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of Behavioral Health service delivery methods and procedures, with a special focus on opportunities for maximizing behavioral health integration and achieving increased operational efficiencies. Works in collaboration with Quality Management to ensure regulatory and compliance issues are identified and addressed; participates in the implementation of corrective action plans; and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance throughout the division.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following :
- Strong leadership skills
- Exemplary supervisory skills and demonstrated competencies managing a diverse workforce
- Demonstrated professional success in the design and management of community mental health services
- Proven track record of program planning and development, flexibility and the ability to perform independently under demanding time and fiscal constraints.
The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time permanent, part-time permanent, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to twelve months.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off (WTO) :
3.5% COLA increase effective 7 / 1 / 2025
3.5% COLA increase effective 7 / 1 / 2026
32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :
Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible professional program experience in a behavioral health, social service, or human services program including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Education : A Master's degree in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, public administration, public health, human services or a related field is required.
License or Certificate :
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. Applications will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.
2. Applications will be reviewed for verification of possession of one of the required licenses and supplemental questions reviewed as they are received until the current vacancy is filled.
3. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties HERE : BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER . Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3102). Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position here. ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and / or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone removed].
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type : Full Time
Salary : $150,342 - $182,374
