SUD Quality Assurance Specialist (Marengo)

Position Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Reports To: Substance Use Disorder Program Director
Status: Full-Time - Union
Position Summary:
Clinica Romero’s Quality Assurance Specialist will work under the Program Director’s supervision, maintain all program documentation, ensure all time lines are met, signatures are present and that all documentation required by county and state are completed/correct and on time. Is responsible for overall integrity and compliance of Counselor’s documentation charts (electronic/paper). Continually insures that we are in compliance on all levels with all state and county requirements as well as other funding sources.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates adequacy of program documentation and insures all compliance issues are addressed and corrected as necessary
Collect and compile statistical quality data
Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
Prepare reports to communicate outcomes
Identify training needs and training interventions
Enter all required information/data into our designated systems as directed by program director
ASAM criteria is being implemented and met in regard to all SUD charts
Sign in sheets are correct and accounted for and given to Program Director
Ensure Treatment practices are being used and documented accordingly
Ensure all required forms are being used and completed correctly for all funding sources
Ensure billable services are accounted for and counselors goals are being met
Assist with referral process to insure clients are in the correct level of care, make app. referrals as needed
Justifications, program Extensions, discharge Summaries, treatment Plans, Progress notes, physical exams, follow ups, health screenings, assessments and all other required forms are present, on time and correct
Ensure billing logs are completed and given to Program Director on the 5th each calendar month
Attend community events/trainings or meetings when asked by program director
Collaborates and consults with program director regarding quality control issues
Facilitates any program offered group/class or workshop when coverage is needed
Generates and collects relevant information
Transport If necessary
Provide Individual sessions
Attend all county meetings that are relevant to the adult program meeting
Meet with clients when levels of care need to be assessed
Outreach to insure our program is meeting capacity
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned
Train new Employees so that they can successfully comply with program standards
Train Interns/Volunteers and Interns on Documentation
Insure QI on all other funding sources
All reporting/spread sheets are completed as asked by Program Director
Ensure all Certifications/Licenses are current for all Programs related to SUD
Responsible for client caseload when necessary
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of experience working in the field of Substance Use Disorder and addiction
Must be highly motivated and demonstrate good communication skills
Must have the ability to recruit new clients (adults and youth) to our agency.
Must meet expected outcomes in terms of new clients attending as a result of your efforts in the community.
Must meet goals and objectives given by Program Director.
Must have an understanding of the 12 Core Functions
Must have the ability to write individual and group progress notes/treatment plans/ needed documentation that meet county standard
Must have experience in group facilitation.
Must demonstrate an understanding of the recovery process, which includes the twelve step program(s).
Must have experience case managing/counseling clients in recovery.
Must have experience in observed drug testing of clients.
Registered or Certified Substance Abuse/ Addiction Counselor
Working towards completion of required internship hours
Must be bilingual and comfortable in facilitating all groups and classes in both English and Spanish, reading and writing
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal clients (Adult and Youth) a plus.
Understanding of Drug Medi-Cal requirements/process a plus.
Must have reliable transportation, as this position requires you to travel

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No