Director Quality and Performance Improvement

About Us We are a leading provider of mental health services, committed to delivering compassionate care and support to those in need. Our vibrant workplace encourages creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We believe that the right people make all the difference, and we’re looking for an experienced leader to join our team and make an impact. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Newport Healthcare! Responsibilities Join the Quest for Excellence at Newport Healthcare! Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming quality and performance in behavioral health treatment? At Newport Healthcare, we are on a mission to enhance lives, and we need a visionary leader to help us achieve our ambitious goals! Your Mission: As the architect of our strategic vision for quality and performance improvement, you will align our initiatives with the core mission, vision, and values of Newport Healthcare and its affiliated programs. Your leadership will be pivotal in designing, executing, and monitoring groundbreaking quality initiatives that not only meet regulatory requirements but set new standards in the industry! Key Responsibilities: Innovate & Implement: Develop and execute a comprehensive quality improvement system that adheres to enterprise-wide Joint Commission standards. Safety First: Monitor key safety incidents and collaborate with local leadership to implement high-reliability protocols, ensuring our patients receive the safest care possible. Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside Clinical, Operational, and Compliance teams to craft enterprise-wide policies that elevate patient safety and experience. Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize cutting-edge data analytics to pinpoint areas for improvement and track progress on key quality indicators. Empower Leaders: Serve as the go-to expert for senior leaders, reinforcing our commitment to safety and quality while ensuring transparency in our quality improvement activities. Your Impact: Foster a Culture of Excellence: Cultivate an environment of accountability and continuous improvement, where every team member is empowered to contribute to our mission. Evaluate & Enhance: Oversee the development of corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives, focusing on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and service quality. Best Practices Advocate: Collaborate with leadership to identify and share clinical and industry best practices, enhancing workplace and patient safety. Your Vision: Annual Quality & Performance Improvement Plan: Develop and present a dynamic plan that outlines our goals and progress, keeping management informed and engaged. Adapt & Overcome: Monitor the effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives, making necessary adjustments to ensure we achieve our desired outcomes. Join Us! If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and operational performance, and you thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team! Together, we can redefine the standards of care and make a lasting impact on the lives we touch. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Certifications: Professional certification in healthcare quality or compliance is a plus! Experience: A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a business setting. At least 7 years of experience specifically in healthcare compliance, quality improvement, and/or licensing. Supervisory experience is preferred. Regulatory Knowledge: Proven experience working with governmental regulatory bodies and managing healthcare compliance policies. Behavioral Health Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the behavioral health service delivery system and treatment methods, including inpatient, residential, PHP/IOP, and outpatient services. Quality Improvement Skills: Strong understanding of quality and performance improvement methodologies, applicable standards, and regulations. Risk Assessment: Demonstrated ability to implement continuous risk assessment and monitoring methodologies in a healthcare setting. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and mediate among diverse clinical, administrative, and support staff. We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Sydney Spencer , either via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io . If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at View email address on click.appcast.io . Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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