104451

JOB TITLE    Quality Management Specialist
WAGE    $47,061 Annually
JOB STATUS    Full-time
SHIFT    8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Mon-Fri, variable
POSTING NUMBER    104451
HIRING PROGRAM    MH
JOB LOCATION    Lytle Admin
BENEFITS    Full
POSTING DATE    11/22/22
CLOSING DATE    12/02/22 or until filled

A complete application is required for this position.  Proof of education required upon request and requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of job duties and responsibilities including essential and marginal tasks:

Under the direction of the Director of Quality Management, the Quality Management Specialist (QMS) will assist with administering the quality assurance duties and tasks related to ensuring continued agency compliance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations.  The QMS will conduct random and scheduled on-site and/or desk reviews to assess the quality and appropriateness of ongoing service provision.  The QMS will be expected to produce varied professional communications to communicate findings, recommendations, trends and respond to queries.  The QMS will assist with the agency local planning process which may include working with the public network and advisory committee to complete the local needs assessment process.  Participation in MH Director’s staff meetings.  Utilization management review meetings and other departmental meetings.  Provides training as needed.  Frequent day travel and infrequent overnight travel will be required as needed to meet agency business needs.  Work hours may occasionally be extended to meet agency needs.  Complete quality assurance processes for multiple programs and presents findings for team reviews.  Develops presentations for management training, in-services, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for the position:

Bachelor’s degree with a major that qualifies for a QMHP or QMRP designation.
Paid work experience that included the use of Microsoft Office.
Three (3) years successful experience in the provision of services to people who receive services for mental/behavioral health or Intellectual & Development Disabilities (IDD) or Early Childhood Development.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Human Service/Human Development related field.
English/Spanish skills; demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations applicable to mental health and IDD programs.
Ability to plan, assign, and may supervise the work of others.
Ability to interpret program requirements and procedures, and to provide guidance to other staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage working on multiple projects concurrently, to include responses to managed care organizations, utilization management guidelines.
Ability to work independently, perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and commitment to ensuring consumers receive quality services.
Ability to problem solve in a creative, viable and realistic manner.
Ability to gather data, summarize, and analyze findings, and communicate them in concise written reports.
Knowledge of billing requirements for Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicaid waiver programs.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health crisis and IDD programs.
Ability to work under conditions requiring physical stamina and the ability to work in a stressful environment.

OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Apply in person at: 19965 FM 3175 N., Lytle, Texas or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX.  78052
FAX: 830-772-4304
E-MAIL: hollyb@caminorealcs.org  
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300
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