What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Performance Improvement position at The Ridge Behavioral Health System?
Responsibilities
Director of Performance Improvement Opportunity:
Full-Time, Weekdays, Dayshift
Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured in 2020. As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.
Position Summary:
The Director of Performance Improvement defines, implements, evaluates, and ensures revisions of the Performance Improvement Plan are completed as needed incorporating departmental quality control, regulatory accreditation requirements and goals based on facility’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
- Plans and chairs Performance Improvement Committee/Quality Council meetings, following an agenda that addresses quality of care findings and concerns.
- Provides consultation to department heads in development of departmental PI measures, data collection, and analysis that are appropriate, timely, and outcome focused.
- Monitors facility functions to assess TJC survey readiness and implements corrective actions as needed & indicated.
- Conducts/participates in annual mock survey with Corporate input.
- Fosters staff development and growth of team. Encourages an environment of high accountability to department and facility.
What We Offer You:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, Sign-on Bonus, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program where applicable.
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Human Resources at 859-268-6442
Qualifications
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required; A Master’s Degree (M.A.) preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably acute care/behavioral health hospital setting.
Certifications/Licensure
- None; Must have current knowledge of regulatory requirements and accrediting standards.
Language Skills
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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