The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within theMontana State Hospital. The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state. This position serves as a part of the senior management team with responsibility for compliance with healthcare standards, and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities throughout Montana State Hospital. In addition, the position provides direct oversight for all culinary / dietary activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory and health requirements. Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. / / Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * * * Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic legal process. * Ability to research, compile, and analyze data from multiple sources to identify and resolve a wide variety of issues and problems. * Skill developing training program content, materials, and learning aids. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skill, with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. * Ability to stay up to date with current regulatory trends and ability to apply those trends to hospital QAPI programs. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor's degree in quality assurance or a related field o Five years progressive experience in quality improvement o Three years' experience directing or managing a quality improvement or QAPI program. o Three years supervision preferred. * * How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position may be eligible for a statutory 4% an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024. This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Quality Improvement Manager Location: Warm Springs Requisition ID: 24140116