Director of Quality Improvement

Director Of Quality Improvement

Are you a dynamic leader and experienced in regulation compliance and quality improvement in a Behavior Health setting? Do you enjoy leading a team to identifying program improvements and making sure operations comply with required regulations?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux as a Director of Quality Improvement!

The Director of Quality Improvement works closely with all leadership team members to oversee quality improvement initiatives at the center, corrective action plans, are implemented properly, tracked, and reported. The Director of Quality Improvement manages the Quality Improvement team and will ensure all team members maintain up-to-date knowledge of program regulations, and participates in staff trainings. The Director of Quality Improvement ensures compliance with Devereux policies and procedures along with all federal, state, and local regulations and laws, as well as all licensing and accreditation regulations.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (DCBHC), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

As the Director of Quality Improvement at Devereux PA Children's Services, you will...

• Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities
• Manage and report data related to licensing audits, corrective action plans, and program inspections
• Be the subject matter expert for all operational licensing requirements which include PA3800 regulations, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Joint Commission Standards
• Provide supervision and oversight for assigned department

You will be offered :

Education : Bachelor's Degree required. Master's degree preferred

Experience : Minimum of five year's previous experience in a youth behavioral / MH and / or IDD healthcare setting. A minimum of five years of direct experience in quality, regulatory affairs, performance improvement / corrective actions, and investigatory processes is required. Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting required. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection / analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and / or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines

Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults and their families every year.

Our Mission : Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will : put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person, one family, one community at a time.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer :

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE