Clinical Compliance & Development Specialist

Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About us: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

About the position: This position is assigned responsibilities in the training and professional development of employees in various topics or skills. Also, under direction assists in the data collection, monitoring and reporting of some of the performance improvement activities which occur in the execution of consumer care, the environment of consumer and the operations of the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is assigned responsibilities involving some of the training and professional development of employees in various topics or skills and will assist in planning, implementing and conducting various training activities.
• Assists in determining employee and agency training and professional development needs (needs assessment) conferring with employees and supervisors.  Consult with employees and supervisors concerning training needs and provide information about educational opportunities.
• Maintains and monitors different databases with an emphasis on clinical functions and processes. Assures compliance standards are met through monitoring reports and that deficiencies are corrected.  May report compliance to the facility Performance Improvement Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Reviews facility policy and procedures to ensure compliance with established DMHSAS, CARF and Joint Commission standards and policies. 
• Assists in other clinical and service areas with data collection and data entry with a focus on compliance standards.
• Active participation and involvement in continuous quality improvement.
• Assists with consumer transportation to allow for consumer participation in treatment services.  Assures consumer safety issues are attended to in regard to transportation, observation and appropriateness of the transportation service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• $38,000 annually ($18.26 hr.)
• Primary Working hours: M-F 8am to 5pm. 
• Full Time
• Non-Exempt

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience in a behavioral health care setting with at least 1 year performing administrative support duties.

Great Reasons to Work for Us:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

ODMHSAS Core Competencies:

• Respect: Treats consumers, stakeholders and fellow employees with dignity and respect. Relates to work and people in ways that value differences in others. Encourages and supports diversity of thought and perspective.
• Integrity: Is honest and respectful in interactions with others, and takes responsibility to make ethical choices in all aspects of job performance. Seeks guidance when needed.
• Responsibility: Employees are personally responsible for meeting commitments and achieving results. Works to improve individuals and organizational performance and presents a positive organizational image.
• Compassion: We recognize that it takes courage to seek help for mental illness and addiction, and we provide constant, respectful support in one’s journey to recovery.
• Public Service: Our mission is to help people, reunite families, and build healthy communities. We strive to provide impactful services to consumers, customers, colleagues and communities.

​​​​​​​Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

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