Quality Assurance Assistant

Position Summary:

This persons primary function will be focused in the area of Quality Review and compliance of WestCare Californias contractual obligations and or agreements at our residential or outpatient facility. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Management in the Development of tools, forms, and processes to ensure compliance with Title 22, Title 9, AOD Certification Standards, and CARF accreditation and internal standards and practices in a residential setting;
• Assist and support Management staff with Implementation of the 1115 DMC-ODS waiver.
• Responsible for ensuring that the clinical records are maintained in compliance with agency, state, and other rules and standards, guidelines and regulations;
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of client files on a daily basis;
• Attend staff meetings, training and in-service as assigned by supervisor and/or as required by the agency;
• Monitor the systems, procedures and standards of the programs, informing the appropriate party when deviations occur;
• Develop concise and timely reports as necessary;
• Ensure acquisition of necessary and accurate documentation prior to entering information into the data system;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education:

• Associates and Bachelors degree from accredited institution are preferred; and
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• One (1) year experience in a behavioral health organization preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in Quality Improvement
• Excellent language and interpersonal skills;
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, to encompass all Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;

• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR);
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS;
• Valid drivers license (Class B is preferred) and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.