Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Lead

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead to oversee the agency-wide Quality Improvement Plan. The role emphasizes data-driven CQI, engaging stakeholders, and aligning operations with regulatory requirements, including DBHDD and CARF standards.

The lead will supervise CQI activities, oversee external audits, and drive ongoing program improvements within a community-based behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; 3–5 years in a similar role.
• Master’s Degree preferred with 5+ years in similar role.
• Knowledge of the community behavioral health system, service guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct CQI cycle implementation and QA activities.
• Supervise and guide QI Specialists; ensure consistency in processes.
• Monitor quality initiatives and report to leadership and stakeholders.
• Align service guidelines and workflows to quality outcomes.
• Support accreditation, fidelity monitoring, and audits.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology, or related field

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Service Degree, Public Administration, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead to oversee the agency-wide Quality Improvement Plan. The role emphasizes data-driven CQI, engaging stakeholders, and aligning operations with regulatory requirements, including DBHDD and CARF standards.

The lead will supervise CQI activities, oversee external audits, and drive ongoing program improvements within a community-based behavioral health setting.