Facility Compliance Consultant I

Adult Correction; United States; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a consultant to conduct annual, complaint, and follow-up surveys of mental health facilities, serving adults and children with mental health or related needs.

This home-based role requires extensive travel across Southwestern North Carolina and to other regions, with residency in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan or nearby counties.

Formación

• Strong written & oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.
• Strong organizational, investigative and analytical skills and the ability to make objective decisions while functioning independently.
• Strong clinical background and knowledge in the field of mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorder.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct On-Site Surveys: Perform all assigned annual, complaint, and follow up surveys of health care providers within required time frame.
• Complete Written Documentation: Complete and submit all required paperwork according to Section protocols within required timeframes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Participate in all required meetings and trainings to ensure effective communication with management, team, public and providers.
• Public Contact: Clearly explain rules, survey findings, deficiencies and regulations to providers, facility staff, the public and other agencies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Clinical background

Descripción del empleo

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position is in the Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section. The primary duties requires the ability to function as a consultant to conduct inspections of mental health facilities that provide care and treatment to adults and children who have mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use problems. The position will conduct annual, complaint and follow up surveys to determine compliance with State licensure statutes and rules. The employee must be able to work independently as well as within a team. The position is home-based in the South Western Region of North Carolina and requires extensive travel to facilities located throughout South Western North Carolina as well as other regions throughout the State. Successful applicant should reside in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan or a contiguous county. During weeks of training, the position will be required to travel and may be assigned to work in facilities in counties other than those assigned.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conducting On-Site Surveys - Perform all assigned annual, complaint, and follow up surveys of health care providers within required time frame.
• Complete Written Documentation: Complete and submit all required paperwork according to Section protocols within required timeframes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Participate in all required meetings and trainings to ensure effective communication with management, team, public and providers.
• Public Contact: Clearly explain rules, survey findings, deficiencies and regulations to providers, facility staff, the public and other agencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: 55,221 - $96,639

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $65,791

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

Strong written & oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.

Strong organizational, investigative and analytical skills and the ability to make objective decisions while functioning independently.

Strong clinical background and knowledge in the field of mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorder.

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.