The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services is seeking qualified applicants for a Quality Improvement Manager to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and implementation of a quality assurance and risk management program and to serve as the Department and County Privacy Officer. Responsibilities include: manage and coordinate compliance with HIPAA and human rights; manage and coordinate compliance with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensure; monitor and assure implementation of quality assurance systems and activities for MHMRSAS. Provide staff support to the Local Human Rights Committee; investigate complaints and incidents related to HIPAA privacy violations and human rights, identify and resolve system issues as appropriate; collaborate with Program Managers and staff and other Department Privacy Officers to coordinate and complete investigative reviews; compile findings and recommendations resulting from review of departmental practices and processes and recommend improvements; develop policies and procedures as appropriate; ensure staff compliance with training required by State licensure; and manage e-learning Network of Care system for registering and recording course completion.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Public Health or related field and a minium of two years related professional level experience that includes management, supervision and project management with compliance, risk management and/or quality assurance experience in organizations with responsibilities similar to those of a Community Services Board or Behavioral Health Authority.

Knowledge of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensure regulations, as related to CSB programs, and HIPAA and Medicaid regulations a plus.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, and TB test. Must have a valid driver's license.