Quality and Patient Safety Specialist - Behavioral Health

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Experience the Pride of a Quality-Driven Career

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to raise the bar for excellence. Our state-of-the-art environment empowers continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring we remain one of the nation’s top ten hospitals. Here, quality isn’t just a standard—it’s a shared commitment. Together, we enhance processes, optimize outcomes, and deliver exceptional care. Join us and become one of the people who Make It Possible.

Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Behavioral Health

Full-Time | Day Shift

In this vital role, you’ll serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert for quality and patient safety initiatives across our Behavioral Health locations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting significant event management and aligning goals with hospital-wide priorities
• Promoting regulatory standards and interfacing with regulatory agencies, including the New York State Justice Center and the Office of Mental Health
• Consulting, analyzing, and facilitating improvement programs for internal client groups
• Developing and implementing strategies to uphold and advance quality and safety standards
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data to drive informed decision-making

This position requires on-site work at our Behavioral Health campuses in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Westchester, with occasional travel to other NYP locations. You’ll work full-time from Monday-Friday in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Clinical licensure (RN, PA, NP, MD, Nurse Midwife, RD, PT/OT, or PharmD)
• Psychiatric clinical experience
• PMP or Six Sigma/Lean certification
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience
• Strong data analytics skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of healthcare experience, preferably in Quality and Performance Improvement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Ready to make a measurable impact on patient care? Apply today and help us set the standard for quality and safety in behavioral health.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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• 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
• 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$123,500-$161,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.