Quality Improvement Specialist – Mental Health (Full-Time)

Macomb County; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage day one

No premium employee health plan

Job summary

Macomb County in Michigan seeks a Quality Coordinator to lead and coordinate the quality improvement program within Community Mental Health. You will participate in accreditation activities, monitor data, and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to drive quality projects.

The role focuses on enhancing EMR processes, developing dashboards, and ensuring compliance with licensing standards. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, with experience in quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Two years of experience with quality improvement processes or mental health program administration.
• Master's degree preferred with two years of accreditation experience.
• Licensure: valid Michigan driver’s license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the quality plan for MCCMH.
• Assist in the implementation of quality processes, including monitoring, data collection, evaluation design, and training.
• Works on quality processes to improve electronic medical records (EMR) and dashboards.
• Supports the maintenance of quality standards required for accreditation, third-party payer-provider status, and the Michigan Department of Community Health certification and licensure.
• Conducts quality audits and reviews all direct and contract programs.
• Monitors, evaluates, and audits activities related to direct and contract service providers to ensure quality activities, including staff support at the clinic level, for ongoing quality improvement tasks.
• Collects, reviews, and disseminates data from system-wide incident reports.
• Collects data on key performance indicators and provides reports to the State of Michigan.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality policies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality improvement practices such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Participates in various quality committees and councils.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

EMR dashboards

Collaboration

Dashboard creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Master's degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Dashboard software

Job description

Macomb County in Michigan seeks a Quality Coordinator to lead and coordinate the quality improvement program within Community Mental Health. You will participate in accreditation activities, monitor data, and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to drive quality projects.

The role focuses on enhancing EMR processes, developing dashboards, and ensuring compliance with licensing standards. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, with experience in quality improvement and