Quality Assurance Manager - Extended Recruitment - Tehama County, CA : Job Details

Salary : $3,508.80 - $4,264.80 BiweeklyLocation : Tehama County, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024 - P0426Department: Health Services AgencyOpening Date: 11/19/2024Closing Date: 12/11/2024 5:00 PM PacificDescriptionExtended RecruitmentTehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you. Position Description :This position is responsible for managing quality assurance programs within the Health Services Agency to meet state, federal, and local regulations. The incumbent assumes responsibility for quality assurance program development and management including responsibility for the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for all assigned operations and activities. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, and performs duties related to Quality Improvement/Assurance Program (QI/QA);
• Administers managed care plan activities, audits organizational providers and authorizes out-of-County Medi-Cal utilization;
• Develops and provides training to service providers on professional responsibilities, technical skills, quality of care, scope of practice and on issues related to program compliance and integrity.

Education, Experience & Licenses Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of high school (12th grade);
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology; or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Five years experience in mental health or other related field with increasing responsibilities. Prefer at least one year experience overseeing a mental health program and/or staff in medical or social work setting.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid California driver's license.
• A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist; or as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Recruitment InformationThe department currently has one (1) vacancy.In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Quality Assurance Manager, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.Testing Dates: December 13-18, 2024. Testing will be provided via email.Tentative Interview Date:Monday, December 30, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step. In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.For questions about this recruitment please contact:Osmara Herrera530-###-#### | All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACENOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES. *Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.01 What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02 If you indicated having a degree, what field of study is your degree in? If you do not have a degree, write NA. 03 Please indicate your level of experience in mental health or other related field.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04 Please indicate your level of experience overseeing a mental health program and/or staff in a medical or social work setting.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05 Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you currently posses a valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist; or as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist?

• Yes
• No

07 Do you currently possess or are you willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question