Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Quality Assurance Director (QAD) performs complex supervisory and consultative work requiring specialized knowledge in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance systems. Ensures the facility conforms to the conditions of participation for the facility as a Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) provider serving persons with mental health diagnoses, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Interprets regulations/standards, develops, and disseminates policy, performs advanced consultative services to program staff, and coordinates a comprehensive system of implementing and reporting on quality enhancement efforts. Ensures a system is maintained to effectively assess service delivery and compliance with HHSC policies and procedures and CMS conditions of participation, including analyzing and evaluating program operations, procedures, and systems and recommending modifications for improvement. Develops and ensures provision of in-service/training modules to address issues as needed. Analyzes data from multiple sources for trends, systemic issues, and areas for improvement, including verifying accuracy of data. Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions. Implements directives. Responds to crisis/emergency situations and takes immediate action to resolve the issue(s). Develops, schedules, and prioritizes processes for achieving established goals. Oversees development and implementation of plans of correction and other plans of correction. Develop reports as directed. Hires, develops, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Oversees the Quality Assurance/Quality Management team and serves on and/or chairs other committees and work groups. Acts as the liaison between HHSC Regulatory, CMS, TJC and the facility. Works collaboratively with the Superintendent and all other department leads. Performs related work as assigned. Serves in the on-call rotation to respond to facility issues after hours and on weekends. Works under the general supervision of the SH Superintendent, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Attends work on a regular basis and may be require https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=613765 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.