Quality Improvement Specialist - South Georgia

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

 

Why join us?

We also pride ourselves on being a great place to work! Gateway provides a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. We aim to develop our staff by providing the training and clinical supervision hours you need to pursue a career in substance use counseling! Gateway will help you get a certification by reimbursing for all costs, and provides a growth path for employees to advance.

 

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

 

The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for:

• Candidates must reside in the South Georgia area (Valdosta, Bainbridge, Hawkinsville, Sycamore, Garden City)
• Mandatory travel at a minimum of 3 days weekly throughout the region: Valdosta, Bainbridge, Hawkinsville, Sycamore, Garden City
• Conducts site visits on a regular basis and reviews client records and evaluate the adequacy and appropriateness of care in accordance with the established standards and medical necessity. 
• Compiles audit data and document findings for review with site management.
• Develops detailed reports of the sites strengths and areas of necessary improvement and shares the findings of the report with funder in a timely manner.
• Identifies trends and issues within programs and/or involving clients at the direction of the State Director or State Clinical Director and provides input into resolution and communicates audit findings.
• Facilitates a minimum of a monthly meeting for each site that scores less than a  70% on their QA report. The meeting shall consist of QIS, State Director,  Program Director, and the Administrative Assistant. The outcome of the solution-focused collaborative meeting will be reported to Inmate Services within 5 days.
• Develops detailed reports containing risk areas, strengths, improvements needed and suggested actions plans; shares any identified issues with the State Director in a timely manner. In conjunction with the management team, develops a weekly Action Plan and conducts weekly visits for sites that score less than 70% on RRS QA Report or as deemed necessary by Inmate Services.
• Monitors program activities to ensure adherence to Gateway’s clinical procedures and standards.