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Seacoast Mental Health Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

QI Specialist - Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC)

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Job Description

QI Specialist - Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC)

Educational/Experience Requirements

Minimum of BS/BS, MA/MS preferred in Human Services or related field and at least 2 years’ experience in a Community Mental Health Center or mental health or healthcare setting or commensurate experience relevant to expectations of the position.

Tasks

1. Knowledge and understanding of SMHC policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and/or regulations and payer standards related to compliance, documentation, confidentiality, and performance.

2. Update and maintain the SMHC Clinical Services Policy and Procedure Manual to assure that SMHC has established and documented policies, procedures, workflows, and reporting structures required to meet CCBHC certification standards.

3. Ensure readiness for external audits, site reviews, and regulatory oversight related to CCBHC certifications.

4. Assist in the development and implementation of long-term sustainability strategies to integrate CCBHC initiatives into ongoing operations.

5. Identify risks, system gaps, and operational barriers; develop corrective action plans to maintain compliance and improve performance.

6. Participate in monthly Quality Improvement Committee meetings and carry out responsibilities related to the work of the committee.

7. Participate in QI Department activities and responsibilities including but not limited to:

a. Be available to assist the VP-QC, Program Assistants, Medical Records, and other staff and leadership as needed.

b. Compliance Committee

c. Pharmacy Committee

d. EHR Workgroup

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. offers a generous compensation package including paid time off, health and dental plans, retirement account match, and corporate discounts. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our community.

Key Responsibilities

The QI Specialist will maintain clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with CCBHC certification standards and regulatory requirements. They will also identify operational risks, manage corrective action plans, and participate in quality improvement committees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a community mental health or healthcare setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Policy developmentRisk managementPerformance improvementAuditingHealthcare administrationMental health servicesEHR management

Healthcare Professional Career Context

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$916k
Typical market rent
$3,068/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Seacoast Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health and dental plans
Retirement account match
Corporate discounts