Prince William County Government
Quality Improvement Specialist
Prince William County Government, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Introduction
Are you interested in working for an agency that has a positive impact on the lives of Prince William County’s most vulnerable citizens? Community Services provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disorders, mental health issues, and substance use concerns and is looking for an individual who wants to work behind the scenes to support the agency in providing the highest quality services to the residents of the County. Located within easy community distance from Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., the Prince William County Community Services Quality Improvement Program is seeking qualified applicants to be the Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) expert. This supports the agency’s MH/SUD program conformance to rules and regulations through a variety of quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
About This Role The PW CS Quality Improvement program is seeking a full‑time Quality Improvement Specialist with a proven track record of working collaboratively with a variety of teams, effective organizational, communication and time management skills, a strong attention to detail, and a prior history of providing either direct services or quality improvement services within a developmental disability/behavioral health program. The Quality Improvement program offers the ability to work independently within a supportive team structure.
This position will specifically support the MH/SUD programs in meeting and exceeding regulations and rules from agencies such as DBHDS department of licensing and DMAS. You will perform administrative work planning, organizing, informing, and supporting the activities/functions of direct service staff through presentations, chart auditing, report reviews, public speaking, and follow‑up with external audit results. You will provide guidance and develop logical processes to implement quality improvement actions that ensure that the security and confidentiality of individuals’ medical records follow laws, regulatory, HIPAA and Authority standards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Your responsibilities also include collecting, interpreting, analyzing and utilizing treatment data; working effectively with internal staff, supervisors, and other providers; monitoring advanced practices and procedures regarding staff safety and compliance; and reading and interpreting regulatory standards to align service provision and documentation requirements within the community behavioral healthcare model.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social work, or a related field
3 years of experience providing either direct services or quality improvement services within a developmental disability/behavioral health program
Preferences
Experience in delivering and/or supervising direct MH/SUD services or experience in providing quality improvement and assurance activities for an MH/SUD program.
Work experience in an MH/SUD or the experience of providing QI activities in a behavioral healthcare organization for youth and adult programs in supporting a Human Service Agency or Medical/Behavioral Healthcare Services.
Experience writing policy and procedures, detailed reports, investigation summaries, and action plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a DMV record check.
Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint‑based National Criminal History Record Check.
Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Work Schedule This full‑time (7.5 hrs/day) position, based at the Sudley North Government Center in Manassas, VA, requires a 5‑day work week (Monday through Friday) during normal business hours. After an acceptable orientation period, candidates will be incorporated into the team schedule for weekend coverage of serious incident reporting, resulting in 1 weekend assigned every 4 weeks and occasional holiday coverage.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 – $104,676.00
Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans ?
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave?
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans ?
Optional Group Life Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Career Development Opportunities
Full‑time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Full‑time and part‑time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
Additional Information Note: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click . Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Non‑Accruing Positions
Temporary
Provisional
Seasonal employees
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About This Role The PW CS Quality Improvement program is seeking a full‑time Quality Improvement Specialist with a proven track record of working collaboratively with a variety of teams, effective organizational, communication and time management skills, a strong attention to detail, and a prior history of providing either direct services or quality improvement services within a developmental disability/behavioral health program. The Quality Improvement program offers the ability to work independently within a supportive team structure.
This position will specifically support the MH/SUD programs in meeting and exceeding regulations and rules from agencies such as DBHDS department of licensing and DMAS. You will perform administrative work planning, organizing, informing, and supporting the activities/functions of direct service staff through presentations, chart auditing, report reviews, public speaking, and follow‑up with external audit results. You will provide guidance and develop logical processes to implement quality improvement actions that ensure that the security and confidentiality of individuals’ medical records follow laws, regulatory, HIPAA and Authority standards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Your responsibilities also include collecting, interpreting, analyzing and utilizing treatment data; working effectively with internal staff, supervisors, and other providers; monitoring advanced practices and procedures regarding staff safety and compliance; and reading and interpreting regulatory standards to align service provision and documentation requirements within the community behavioral healthcare model.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social work, or a related field
3 years of experience providing either direct services or quality improvement services within a developmental disability/behavioral health program
Preferences
Experience in delivering and/or supervising direct MH/SUD services or experience in providing quality improvement and assurance activities for an MH/SUD program.
Work experience in an MH/SUD or the experience of providing QI activities in a behavioral healthcare organization for youth and adult programs in supporting a Human Service Agency or Medical/Behavioral Healthcare Services.
Experience writing policy and procedures, detailed reports, investigation summaries, and action plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a DMV record check.
Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint‑based National Criminal History Record Check.
Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Work Schedule This full‑time (7.5 hrs/day) position, based at the Sudley North Government Center in Manassas, VA, requires a 5‑day work week (Monday through Friday) during normal business hours. After an acceptable orientation period, candidates will be incorporated into the team schedule for weekend coverage of serious incident reporting, resulting in 1 weekend assigned every 4 weeks and occasional holiday coverage.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 – $104,676.00
Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans ?
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave?
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans ?
Optional Group Life Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Career Development Opportunities
Full‑time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Full‑time and part‑time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
Additional Information Note: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click . Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Non‑Accruing Positions
Temporary
Provisional
Seasonal employees
Benefits Exploration Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
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