Quality Assurance Specialist

Housing Works; New York (NY); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance in Behavioral Psychiatric programming. This entry-level, full-time remote role involves conducting chart reviews, auditing documentation, and providing training to the psychiatric team. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

PTO accrual starting immediately

Educational benefits for tuition-related expenses

Qualifications

• Supports quality assurance for Behavioral Psychiatric programming.
• Ensures compliance through chart reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly chart reviews of Psychiatric Providers.
• Audit clinical documentation and assess compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and training.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Clinical Assessments

Regulatory Compliance

Education

NY Behavioral Health Licensure

Job description

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Description

Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

About Housing Works

Founded in 1990, Housing Works is committed to AIDS advocacy and offers various health and social services, including harm reduction-based outpatient drug treatment, health care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. We operate thrift shops and a bookstore cafe, and advocate for policies ensuring access to housing, healthcare, and HIV prevention.

Benefits

Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans, PTO accrual starting immediately, and educational benefits for tuition-related expenses. Housing Works is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all nondiscrimination laws.

Compensation

Range: $25-$30 per chart review.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supports quality assurance for Behavioral Psychiatric programming, ensuring compliance with regulations through chart reviews. The role involves liaising with state agencies, providing clinical assessments, and conducting trainings. This is a remote position requiring NY behavioral health licensure and offering up to 18 free Social Work CEs annually.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly chart reviews of Psychiatric Providers.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and clinical standards during admission, treatment, and discharge processes.
• Audit clinical documentation and assess compliance with quality indicators.
• Provide technical assistance and training to psychiatric team members.
• Participate in meetings and identify documentation challenges for improvement.
• Generate reports, audit data, and report risks or billing issues promptly.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist with other duties and special projects.
• Engage in advocacy efforts related to homelessness and AIDS.
• Attend relevant trainings for program compliance.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations