Director, Office of Quality, Risk, Incidents, & Investigations- Atlanta

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Job Title:

Director Office of Quality Risk Incidents & Investigations- Atlanta

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title:Director Office of Quality Risk Incidents & Investigations- Atlanta

Job Summary:

As the Director of the Office of Quality Risk Incidents and Investigation plans organize direct coordinate evaluate and monitor healthcare programs and service delivery according to TJC and CMS standards and guidelines. Oversee develop and implement related improvement projects and activities as well as policies and procedures.

• Collaborates and partners with other DBHDD Leaders and Departments to ensure State Hospitals goals and objectives are met
• Develop and implement long and short-term goals for the Office of Quality Risk Incidents and Investigations
• Monitor State Hospital performance and develop policies and plans based on data collection activity reports planning documents program plans and objectives
• Plan and organize program structure and policies to meet organizational and programmatic objectives according to TJC and CMS standards and guidelines
• Under the supervision of General Council plan organize and direct hospital Investigation Unit
• Plan organize and direct hospital Quality Risk and Incident Management to ensure safety of individuals and staff
• Set priorities and implement goals and objectives to meet or resolve identified practice deficiencies and service delivery problems for the State Hospitals to meet accreditation standards and certifications
• Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff
• In partnership with the State Hospitals Leadership Team guide direct and organize quality improvement projects and activities

Interviews hires directs trains evaluates the performance of and when necessary disciplines and discharges employees

• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities to maintain an efficient and effective department

Oversee develop and direct all Hospital Systems Committee improvement projects and activities

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services and programs at State Hospitals through Mock Tracers and Audits
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Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees individuals and communities we serve certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations vaccinations professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in health care services or related field from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in health care services; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr Health Care (HCM013) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Required Experience:

Director