Akua Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder treatment program for adults. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Akua meets the highest quality standards for behavioral health and client care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all Company policies and procedures and responds to supervision.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals for substance abuse, mental health, and outpatient programs.
• Works along side a team of compliance associates to ensure programs comply with Akua policies.
• Routinely audits the physical environment where care, treatment, and services are provided.
• Routinely audits client charts.
• Audits medication management at all programs.
• Assists with the onboarding of program staff as required by program management and/or human resources.
• Maintains current CLIA certificates and waivers for all testing sites.
• Assists in complaint investigations.
• Assists in quality of care concern investigations.
• Assists in State inspections.
• Assists with Joint Commission surveys.
• Oversees the incident reporting process for all programs.
• Maintains required postings and notices at licensed programs.
• Provides program staff with education on new and upcoming changes to State and Joint Commission requirements.
• Supports program management in streamlining workflows as they pertain to program compliance.
• Assists with the credentialing of new medical providers.
• Maintains monthly reporting on program evaluation and safety.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the President, Regional Director or Compliance

Officer.

Requirements:

• • Bachelors Degree or higher (Preferred)
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
  • Health Screen (Required)
  • TB (Required)
  • Live Scan (Required)
  • Valid Driver License (Required)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Impeccable ethics and integrity

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Thorough understanding of substance abuse and mental health clinical information.
• Experience with DHCS standards for incidental medical services and residential licensing.
• Experience with DHCS standards for outpatient certification.
• Experience with Joint Commission Standards.
• Strong ability to multitask
• Experience with DSS Community Care Licensing regulations.
• Familiarity with logistics and workflow management preferred.
• Familiarity with project management preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional boundaries.

Compensation $70,000-$80,000 Yealy