QA Director, Behavioral Health & Compliance

City of Alexandria, VA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Director to lead QA, improvement, and compliance across ACSB and related programs. This role acts as an advisor on standards, risk mitigation, and data-driven program planning, coordinating audits and accreditation activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA/QI, data analysis, and working with diverse teams, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA/improvement in health or human services.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with licensing and accrediting bodies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Quality Assurance Committee and Safety Committee.
• Co-Chair Policy and Procedure and Root Cause Analysis Committees.
• Train clinical staff in documentation within EHRs.
• Recommend improvements to leadership to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Serve as Risk Manager and oversee Risk Management Plan.
• Develop and implement accreditation-aligned policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, Reimbursement, and Program Evaluation on EHR changes.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Liaison to External Stakeholders

Electronic Health Records Management

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

Internal Audit Responsibilities

Data Management

Training and Policy Innovation

Supervision

Education

Master level clinical degree (MSW/MA/MSN/PhD)

Tools

EHR Systems

SharePoint

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

The City of Alexandria, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Director to lead QA, improvement, and compliance across ACSB and related programs. This role acts as an advisor on standards, risk mitigation, and data-driven program planning, coordinating audits and accreditation activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA/QI, data analysis, and working with diverse teams, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools.