Health Solutions West

Role Description The Quality Improvement Specialist's primary responsibility is to support and improve the quality of Mind Springs, Inc. services. This position provides support, project management, and oversight in the areas of: - Quality improvement - Training - Regulatory and contractual compliance - Performance measurement - Outcomes measurement Duties include: - Training, monitoring, and feedback of clinical standard work and evidence-based practices - Implementation of policies and clinical workflows - Travel to regional sites within Mind Springs, Inc. is required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in healthcare, human services, or quality assurance field required - Master's Degree preferred - Minimum three (3) years direct clinical experience and/or clinical supervisory experience strongly preferred Requirements - Ability to effectively communicate Mind Springs, Inc. performance expectations to staff - Knowledge of quality improvement processes, tools, and Best Practices approaches - Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse regulations - Knowledge of clinical risk and utilization management practices - Capable of independent action without losing sight of Mind Springs, Inc. policies, procedures, mission, and values - Working knowledge of Windows-based computer applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access - Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone - Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers - Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions Benefits - Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy - 403(b) benefits with 6% company match Working Conditions/Physical Demands - Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds - Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel - Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop - Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer - Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs, Inc. sites or within the community - May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught, and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders - Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Participates and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric services. Demonstrates advanced application of psychiatric and pharmacologic knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and analysis. Demonstrates leadership by providing perspective in problem solving, decision making, and planning activities to achieve patient outcomes. Consults with staff as necessary to instruct them on clinical interventions necessary for achieving quality patient outcomes. Qualifications - Certified or eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry - Colorado licensed physician required Requirements - Working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems - Advanced application of psychiatric & pharmacologic knowledge, skills, critical thinking & analysis - Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access - Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone - Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers - Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions Benefits - Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy - 403(b) benefits with 6% company match Working Conditions/Physical Demands - Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds - Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel - Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop - Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer - Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites - May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught, and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders - Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions