Forensic Quality & Compliance Director

State of Connecticut - DMHAS Whiting Forensic Hospital; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting Forensic Hospital seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the hospital's quality program and ensure ongoing regulatory readiness. This role oversees incident reporting, performance improvement, policy management, and patient advocacy functions while coordinating with internal and external partners to maintain high standards of care.

The position requires oversight of budget planning, staff development, and hospital-wide quality initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in a health facility, system, or research environment.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity or as a quality assurance professional responsible for program evaluation.
• Substitutions allowed: college hours or advanced degrees may substitute for experience as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and operations of the quality division.
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities.
• Formulates program goals and objectives.
• Develops policies, procedures and regulations as needed.
• Interprets and administers relevant laws and regulations.
• Evaluates staff performance.
• Prepares division budget.
• Maintains internal and external contacts impacting programs.
• Reviews quality of care and services delivered; identifies improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Policy Development

Staff Development

Budget Management

Communication

Job description

Whiting Forensic Hospital seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the hospital's quality program and ensure ongoing regulatory readiness. This role oversees incident reporting, performance improvement, policy management, and patient advocacy functions while coordinating with internal and external partners to maintain high standards of care.

The position requires oversight of budget planning, staff development, and hospital-wide quality initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement in