Behavioral Health Clinician - Quality Assurance

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a QA Clinician to coordinate quality assurance aspects of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Department. The position involves auditing outpatient behavioral health documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, billing and coding, clinical accuracy, and standard of care. The QA Clinician will also develop reporting and tracking procedures to monitor staff compliance and assist with the development of required training.

Responsibilities

• Audit outpatient behavioral health documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, billing and coding, clinical accuracy, and standard of care.
• Develop reporting and tracking procedures to monitor staff compliance and assist with the development of required training.
• May supervise quality assurance employees as assigned by BHOP director.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff on quality assurance processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to quality assurance.
• Provide feedback to staff on areas requiring improvement and support their professional growth.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a social services field approved by the Division of Behavioral Health such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Nursing with specialty in Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
• Minimum of ten years Behavioral Health experience.
• Five years supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with health care documentation and billing that adheres to Medicaid standards.
• Experience with a medical health record.
• Must be able to utilize current DSM and IDC diagnosis and codes.
• Licenses, certifications, or registrations: License as LPC, LCSW, LMFT preferred. Dual certification as a chemical dependency counselor preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop tracking systems for auditing chart documentation, regulatory standards, and corrections.
• Proficient in computer software programs such as word, excel, power point, and EHR.

Skills

• Knowledge of health care documentation and billing that adheres to Medicaid standards.
• Experience with a medical health record.
• Ability to utilize current DSM and IDC diagnosis and codes.
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as word, excel, power point, and EHR.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retail plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Pay

$44.38 per hour

Schedule

80 Full time