Assistant Director of Quality Improvement

Competency Requirements:
 Must demonstrate ability to utilize the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
 Ability to promptly and thoroughly analyze and respond to a crisis
 Knowledgeable of principles and practices of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling
 Knowledge of general psychiatric emergency intervention protocols, diagnosis and brief and long-term therapy methods
 Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
 Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to client’s rights, best practices, voluntary or involuntary treatment and commitment for treatment, including criteria for commitment.
 Knowledge of community resources and agencies providing support services for the mentally ill or disabled.
 Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
 Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
 Ability to work effectively as a member of treatment teams
 Ability to accurately assess and diagnose clients’ mental status
 Must have excellent time management skills
 Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education and Experience:
 Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
 Experience with LACDMH preferred
 Proficiency in Exym or similar Electronic Health Record System

Certifications/Licenses:
 Valid CA Driver’s license
 Valid automobile insurance

Additional Requirements:
 Tuberculosis clearance
 Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
 Satisfactory completion of health screening
 Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
 Satisfactory driving record

Delegates Authority To:
 Intake Case Manager
 QI Specialist Lead

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of an Intake Coordinator, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, drive and use his/her fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is rarely required to run, bend, kneel, reach or lift objects weighing more than 10 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment is indoors and outdoors. The noise level varies from quiet to moderate.

Why Work Here?

Are you looking to find an organization that allows you to be part of something meaningful? An agency that strives to improve the lives of youth and families in the Los Angeles community? One that values your individual contributions and works to help you grow and thrive as a professional? A place that is invested in promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion both in the workplace and the community?

Aviva is an organization that provides all of these things and more. We are an established nonprofit agency that is looking for dynamic and committed individuals who are excited to help us meet our mission to create a brighter future for every child and family in our Los Angeles community.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90010: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90010