Behavioral Health Clinician - Quality Assurance

RPMGlobal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician - Quality Assurance to coordinate QA for the Outpatient Department in Bethel, AK. The role includes auditing charts to ensure compliance with Medicaid standards, billing accuracy, and clinical care guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing tracking systems, reporting, and may include clinical duties such as screening and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a social services field approved by the Division of Behavioral Health such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Nursing with specialty in Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance aspects of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Department.
• Audit outpatient behavioral health documents for regulatory, accreditation, billing, coding and clinical standards.
• Develop reporting and tracking procedures to monitor staff compliance.
• Assist with training development.
• Provide clinical services such as screening, assessment, and treatment planning if required.

Skills

Auditing

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in social services field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician - Quality Assurance Department Behavioral Health Location Bethel Employment Duration 80 Full time

Behavioral Health Clinician - Quality Assurance

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: This position will coordinate quality assurance aspects of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Department. Assignments will include, but are not limited to, auditing outpatient behavioral health documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, billing and coding, clinical accuracy, and standard of care. The QA Clinician will develop reporting and tracking procedures to monitor staff compliance and to assist with the development of required training. Clinical services such as screening, assessment, treatment planning and therapy may be required.

Master’s Degree in a social services field approved by the Division of Behavioral Health such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Nursing with specialty in Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

Ten years Behavioral Health experience. Five years supervisory or management experience. Experience with health care documentation and billing that adheres to Medicaid standards. Experience with a medical health record. Must be able to utilize current DSM and IDC diagnosis and codes.

License, Certification, Registration

License as LPC, LCSW, LMFT preferred. Dual certification as a chemical dependency counselor preferred.

Equipment/Tools

Must have basic moderate computer knowledge, and the ability to operate within an Electronic Health Record. Must be able to operate other basic office equipment including but not limited to fax, copier, and phone. standard office equipment usage skills.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Advanced written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop tracking systems for auditing chart documentation, regulatory standards, and corrections. Must be proficient in computer software programs such as word, excel, power point, and EHR.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise quality assurance employees as assigned by BHOP director.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time


• Eleven paid holidays


• Comprehensive healthcare coverage


• Life and Disability Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account


• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

ID: 14948

Location: Bethel

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 44.38

FLSA Status: Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.