Director of Quality and Accreditation

Job Posting Title

Director of Quality and Accreditation

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 26, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$90,000.00yr/$43.269231hr

Job Description

Director of Quality and Accreditation

About the Position: The Director of Quality and Accreditation is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality management and accreditation processes within the state funded behavioral health facilities. This role involves developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and collaborating with various departments to maintain and improve the quality of care. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in healthcare quality management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering safe and effective behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality improvement programs and initiatives specific to behavioral health.
• Oversee the accreditation process and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, and other departments to achieve quality and accreditation goals.
• Monitor, track, and analyze quality metrics and outcomes.
• Develop and provide quality and accreditation education and training programs for staff.
• Identify and address potential quality and accreditation risks proactively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to quality and patient safety.
• Report on quality metrics and accreditation outcomes to senior management and governance committees.
• Participate in external quality and accreditation organizations and forums to stay informed on best practices and emerging trends.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: 3/12/25-3/26/25
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 2
• Annual Salary is $90,000.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare quality management in a behavioral health setting, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license

Benefit Highlights:

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
• 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
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

PIN:2376,2462

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer an