Substance Use QA & Quality Improvement Specialist

Gateway Foundation Inc.; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Substance Use Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist to lead audits, site visits, and reporting across correctional healthcare sites in the region.

The role focuses on evaluating care quality, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements in clinical processes. Travel to multiple sites is required, with responsibilities including data analysis, report development, and collaboration with State Directors and Program Directors to

Qualifications

• Conducts site visits and reviews client records for compliance with standards.
• Compiles audit data and documents findings for management review.
• Develops reports on strengths and improvements and shares with funder.
• Identifies trends and contributes to resolution with leadership.
• Facilitates monthly meetings for sites scoring <70% on QA.

Responsibilities

• Monitors adherence to Gateway’s clinical procedures and standards.
• Completes reports to ensure progress across identified areas.
• Works with funder and directors to develop quarterly trainings.
• Collaborates with on-site and off-site leadership.
• Performs additional site visits as directed by leadership.

Skills

Quality improvement

Auditing & compliance

Data analysis

Clinical supervision

Program evaluation

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Substance Use Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist to lead audits, site visits, and reporting across correctional healthcare sites in the region.

The role focuses on evaluating care quality, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements in clinical processes. Travel to multiple sites is required, with responsibilities including data analysis, report development, and collaboration with State Directors and Program Directors to