Strategic Director of Quality & Accreditation

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Quality and Accreditation to lead patient safety, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across clinical and operational areas.

You will oversee QAPI, accreditation processes, and data-driven performance improvement, collaborate with the facility leadership, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and state/federal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or nursing required.
• Two or more years of experience in a Quality, Clinical, or PI role required.
• One or more years of management experience preferred.
• Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day regulatory readiness and patient safety across the facility.
• Oversee QAPI program and data collection/analysis across departments.
• Coordinate regulatory engagement and plans of correction with authorities.
• Present program data trends to Quality Council and executive committees.
• Collaborate with facility leaders to ensure survey readiness and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or nursing

Master’s degree in behavioral health/risk discipline

Registered Nurse

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Quality and Accreditation to lead patient safety, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across clinical and operational areas.

You will oversee QAPI, accreditation processes, and data-driven performance improvement, collaborate with the facility leadership, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and state/federal standards.