Quality Assurance Manager

Salary : $3,508.80 - $4,264.80 Biweekly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00041
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Tehama 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.
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 Information
The 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:

March 5-10, 2025. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Date:

Monday, March 17, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

*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 Herrera

530-527-8491 |

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 WORKPLACE
NOTE: 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.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

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