Infection Prevention Specialist II - Behavioral Health/Addiction - Hybrid

Position Summary

The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II) is an advanced-level role responsible for leading infection prevention and control efforts across the organization. Working independently with minimal supervision, this position partners with clinical staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Hospital infection control experience is preferred although behavioral health experience is not a requirement, the candidate should have an interest in working in a residential addiction setting.

Position is hybrid. Working 2-3 days a week on-site and the remaining time can be remote.

Position will fall under the Behavioral Health Service Line Administration Quality Department. Quality Department reports through the Chair of Psychiatry for HFH. This position will report to current BH Quality Infection Control lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive infection surveillance program, using internal thresholds, external benchmarks, and regulatory requirements to identify and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

• Provide expert consultation on infection prevention practices, including outbreak investigations, complex case reviews, and proactive risk-reduction strategies.

• Implement evidence-based methodologies to improve infection prevention performance and patient safety outcomes.

• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for employees, physicians, leadership, and the community related to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead or co-lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with senior administrators, nursing leadership, and medical staff on complex projects and initiatives.

• Guide implementation plans and serve as a facilitator or subject matter expert on infection prevention and control practices.

Role Level & Scope

• This is an advanced position that builds on the core competencies of the Infection Prevention Specialist I (consultation, education, and surveillance).

• The IPS II independently manages complex projects and initiatives with minimal oversight.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational leaders on infection prevention matters.

Education & Experience

Required

• Master's Degree in Public Health is preferred

• Epidemiology background is preferred

• Minimum of5 years of healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital or ambulatory care setting

• Strong working knowledge of:

• Infectious disease processes and transmission

• Infection prevention and control practices

• Clinical care practices related to patient safety and quality

• Experience leading complex initiatives and managing projects with multidisciplinary teams, including collaboration with senior leadership

• Basic computer proficiency, including:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

• Electronic health record (EHR) systems

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality requirements

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field

• Graduate-level coursework in:

• Statistics

• Epidemiology

• Clinical microbiology

• Infection prevention and control

Licensure & Certifications

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)required

Additional Information

• Organization: Behavioral Services

• Department: Behavioral Serv Grp-Admin

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.