Quality & Accreditation Director — Regulatory Excellence

Valley Behavioral Health System; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health in Fort Smith, AR, seeks a seasoned Director of Quality and Accreditation to shape patient safety and care quality across the facility. The role oversees regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the QAPI program, guiding policy development and performance improvement initiatives.

The director collaborates with clinical and operations teams to implement quality protocols, drive continuous improvement, and ensure survey readiness, program fidelity, and adherence

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is proactive, strategic thinker with strong commitment to excellence in care delivery and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness across clinical and operational areas.
• Lead the Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) program and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement quality protocols, manage accreditation processes, and ensure policy compliance.

Job description

Valley Behavioral Health in Fort Smith, AR, seeks a seasoned Director of Quality and Accreditation to shape patient safety and care quality across the facility. The role oversees regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the QAPI program, guiding policy development and performance improvement initiatives.

The director collaborates with clinical and operations teams to implement quality protocols, drive continuous improvement, and ensure survey readiness, program fidelity, and adherence