[Hiring] Director of Quality and Patient Safety @Summit BHC

Role Description

The Director of Quality & Patient Safety leads and coordinates quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety efforts across multiple behavioral healthcare sites. This role ensures that all programs operate within federal, state, and accreditation standards, while driving a culture of continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Behavioral Health or related field required.
• Masters’ Degree (MPH, MSN, MHA, MSW or related) preferred.
• Four or more years’ experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or risk management required.
• Experience in behavioral health setting and multi-site operations required.
• Deep knowledge of QAPI frameworks (e.g. PDCA).
• Familiarity with behavioral health accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong data analysis skills including proficiency with quality software/tools, Excel, Power BI, HC analytics.
• Ability to travel by air and car up to 90% of the time with occasional weekend and evening work.

Requirements

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
• Two or more years’ supervisory/management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.