Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Specialist

Integratedservice; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K with Employer Match

EAP

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health in Newark, OH, is seeking a Quality Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate quality initiatives across the organization. You will monitor performance metrics, ensure regulatory compliance (CARF, Medicaid/Medicare, HIPAA), and foster a culture of continuous improvement in care delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in healthcare quality, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and EHRs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, psychology, social work, nursing, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, social work, or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health quality improvement.
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA) required.
• Experience using EHRs and quality reporting tools is required.
• Regulatory and accreditation knowledge (CARF, Medicaid, Medicare, HIPAA) is required.
• 2 years of data analysis experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in an Internet-based office environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report data related to quality indicators and client satisfaction.
• Assist in internal and external audits, including documentation reviews and surveys.
• Support regulatory compliance with accreditation standards.
• Lead quality improvement projects (PDSA cycles) and root cause analyses.
• Implement quality improvements in OhioRISE program and monitor CAPs.
• Develop and update quality-related policies, procedures, and tools.
• Coordinate quality committee meetings and follow-up activities.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for internal reporting.
• Ensure documentation and service delivery meet payer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Office software

Behavioral health knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Quality reporting tools

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health in Newark, OH, is seeking a Quality Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate quality initiatives across the organization. You will monitor performance metrics, ensure regulatory compliance (CARF, Medicaid/Medicare, HIPAA), and foster a culture of continuous improvement in care delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in healthcare quality, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and EHRs.