Quality & Safety Analyst - SUD Treatment

QUALITY & SAFETY ANALYST

Substance Use Disorder Treatment The Quality & Safety Analyst provides hands‑on analytical and administrative support for the organization’s quality, compliance, and safety infrastructure. Analysts spend significant time at program locations—reviewing records, supporting staff through changes, and collecting ideas from clinicians and clients about how to improve the experience of working in and receiving care from the organization. This role contributes directly to CARF accreditation readiness, quality improvement projects, client experience measurement, and the implementation of operational changes across all programs and levels of care. Responsibilities Monitor client files across all programs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and accreditation documentation standards, including verification that counselors are employing person‑centered treatment and evidence‑based practices. Identify documentation deficiencies and provide timely, constructive feedback directly to counselors; collaborate on solutions and elevate trends to the Quality & Safety Manager. Collaborate with the Health Information Systems Analyst to develop and maintain systematic documentation compliance reporting, including timeliness tracking; distribute reports to program leadership on a regular cadence. Monitor treatment hour delivery to ensure clients receive required service hours per level of care and that daily clinical service minimums are met; flag discrepancies to program managers. Coordinate and participate in peer review processes: chart pulls, documentation of findings, and follow‑up with clinical supervisors. Maintain organized evidence files for CARF accreditation and regulatory requirements; support preparation for and follow‑up from accreditation surveys, compliance monitoring visits, and licensing reviews. Serve as a contributing team member on quality improvement projects (QIPs): data collection, analysis, reporting, and applying CQI methods (PDSA cycles, process mapping). Assist in administering Client Satisfaction Surveys, post‑discharge Follow‑Up Surveys, and the annual Treatment Perceptions Survey; compile results and help develop action plans. Gather feedback from staff and clients at program locations about how to improve the look, feel, and experience of the organization; bring ideas back to the quality team for action. Support implementation of policy, procedure, and workflow changes by working directly with staff at program sites—providing guidance, answering questions, and helping teams adapt. Assist program managers and clinical supervisors in identifying training needs related to documentation, compliance, and quality standards. Draft, edit, and maintain policies, procedures, SOPs, and training documents. Provide administrative support for the Quality Management Committee. Navigate and utilize the EHR platform to conduct reviews, pull reports, and verify documentation compliance. Support data integrity efforts in outcome reporting systems. Work in person across all program locations as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality & Safety Manager and / or the Director of Quality & Innovation. Skills / Knowledge Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to create reports and manage data. Strong written communication skills (work and / or writing sample required with application). Detail orientation with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to provide feedback to colleagues in a professional, collaborative, and non‑punitive manner. Must have valid driver’s license or willingness to alternatively commute between sites, sometimes in the same day, within reasonable timeframes. Preferred: Familiarity with ASAM Criteria, person‑centered treatment planning, and evidence‑based practices (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT). Preferred: Experience with CARF or other accreditation processes; EHR platform proficiency. Preferred: Project management certification or coursework (PMP, Lean Six Sigma). Education / Training Required: Associate’s degree in a relevant field plus 1+ year of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field. Preferred: Registered or Certified SUD Counselor (CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP) – clinical background provides critical context for documentation review and credible staff engagement in this specialized field. Experience Experience in substance use disorder treatment strongly preferred. Working Conditions Travel to multiple facilities and external meetings on an as‑needed, yet regular basis. Frequently remain in stationary positions, standing and / or sitting for prolonged periods. Occasionally crouching below the waist and / or reaching above the shoulders. Occasionally lifting and / or moving objects up to 20 lbs. Special Conditions Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings. Position Reports To Quality & Safety Manager and Director of Quality & Innovation Position Type Full‑Time, In‑Person, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Pay Range $28.00 - $34.00 / Hour Benefits 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan 80% Paid Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation) Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program 401(k) 4% Employer Match 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRI-HELP INC