Vibrant Emotional Health

This position requires frequent interaction with 988 Lifeline network centers and leaders in the suicide prevention and crisis center communities.. Collaborate with other departments to develop proactive QI activities to ensure member crisis center's compliance with contracted Lifeline operational and clinical KPIs. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred in Healthcare, Public Health or Social Sciences (along with professional clinical licensure LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, PhD, PsyD if applicable).. Prior experience at a crisis center or an interest in mental health/suicide prevention, familiarity with the nonprofit sector preferred.. The ideal candidate will have an interest in mental health/suicide prevention, some familiarity with the nonprofit sector, experience working within the lean and agile environment, comfortability with and an interest in technology and systems work.

quality improvement specialist

Position: 
 
 
 
 
	 
	 	Quality Improvement Specialist
	 	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location: 
 
 
 
 Remote 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Id: 
 
 
 
 2191
 
 
 

 
 
 # of Openings: 
 
 
 
 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Job Title: Quality Improvement Specialist 

Department: Corporate Excellence

Reports to: Quality Improvement Manager

Location: Remote

Hourly Range: $35.71 - $41.21

*New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

 

 

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

 

Position Summary:

The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for coordinating all 988 Lifeline (a network of 200+ independently owned crisis centers across the country) proactive quality improvement efforts. The QI Specialist assists and collaborates with the QI Manager to conduct quality improvement activities for the 988 Lifeline to assure that all centers are performing optimally. The QI Specialist coordinates internal quality improvement efforts related to all program activities. This position requires frequent interaction with 988 Lifeline network centers and leaders in the suicide prevention and crisis center communities.

 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of a formal quality improvement program across a large network of crisis centers to achieve quality improvement goals</li>
	<li>Support with monitoring internal QI activities and ensure adherence to all funder and agency QI goals; ensuring all deliverables are met</li>
	<li>Support with ensuring all QI/Outcome reports for external funders/stakeholders (SAMSHA; Vibrant QI Report; Board Reports, Committee Reports, etc.) are completed in a timely manner</li>
	<li>Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on performance, and supports with developing strategies for improvement</li>
	<li>Coordinate and support with facilitating regular program QI meetings with centers to review program outcomes/deliverables/KPIs</li>
	<li>Collaborate with other departments to develop proactive QI activities to ensure member crisis center's compliance with contracted Lifeline operational and clinical KPIs</li>
	<li>Conducts analysis and investigation of claims/complaints/grievances against their organization or crisis centers, including failure to adhere to recommended best practices or mandated policies and procedures</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Conducts data collection, utilizing analysis and measurement skills to measure clinical performance and progress</li>
	<li>Works cohesively alongside a team of Quality Improvement Specialists</li>
	<li>Prepares written reports, assemble data, and develop charts and graphs representing key performance indicators and other data</li>
	<li>Performs other duties/responsibilities, as assigned, within the scope of the position.</li>
</ul>

 

 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

<ul>
	<li>Strong analytical skills; ability to problem solve</li>
	<li>Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite</li>
	<li>Experience in Quality Improvement and compliance activities</li>
	<li>Basic knowledge of contact center data and analytics</li>
	<li>Ability to be effective in a fast paced, ever changing work environment</li>
	<li>Exceptional attention to detail with effective time management and organizational skills</li>
	<li>Strong presentation and public speaking skills</li>
	<li>Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others</li>
	<li>Strong customer-service orientation</li>
	<li>Project development, management, and implementation</li>
</ul>

 

Qualifications:

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred in Healthcare, Public Health or Social Sciences (along with professional clinical licensure LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, PhD, PsyD if applicable).</li>
	<li>Prior experience at a crisis center or an interest in mental health/suicide prevention, familiarity with the nonprofit sector preferred.</li>
	<li>Experience with compliance and quality improvement activities and data analysis preferred.</li>
</ul>

 

The ideal candidate will have an interest in mental health/suicide prevention, some familiarity with the nonprofit sector, experience working within the lean and agile environment, comfortability with and an interest in technology and systems work.

 

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit/parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc. 
 
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

 

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 
 

 

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