Quality Assurance & Compliance Leader - Behavioral Health

SAN-Benito-Count; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

San Benito County is seeking an advanced management professional to coordinate department-wide quality assurance and improvement activities. You will lead strategic quality initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise professional staff across multiple behavioral health programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, plus supervisory or management experience in health or behavioral health services, with responsibilities in policy development and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• 1 year in county Behavioral Health management OR 3 years supervisory experience in health/mental health management.
• Possession of one of the listed professional licenses (Clinical Social Worker/LMFT/PCP; Psychologist; RN/NP; CA Driver’s license).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate quality assurance and improvement programs across the department.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and regulatory requirements; prepare reports for oversight agencies.
• Lead audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation activities; monitor program performance metrics.
• Develop staffing, training, and professional development plans; supervise staff and provide guidance.
• Develop grants and funding strategies to support department programs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Policy development

Budget management

HIPAA privacy

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Related field acceptable

Tools

Data management systems

Auditing tools

Job description

San Benito County is seeking an advanced management professional to coordinate department-wide quality assurance and improvement activities. You will lead strategic quality initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise professional staff across multiple behavioral health programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, plus supervisory or management experience in health or behavioral health services, with responsibilities in policy development and program evaluation.