Quality Improvement Specialist (Behavioral Health)
Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania pays $280k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Devereux as a Quality Improvement Specialist – Behavioral Health in United States. Description Do you enjoy making a positive impact and driving meaningful change in your community? Do you have working experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or mental health diagnoses?
Key Responsibilities
- provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
Requirements
- driven, people
- first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high
- time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19.11 - $21.79/hr
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Devereux in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Quality Improvement Specialist (Behavioral Health) at Devereux a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Devereux is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Devereux lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $45k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($40k–$45k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.4/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Data Analysis, Reporting, Quality Management, Training, Facilitation, Certified Investigator, Communication, Project Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Quality Improvement Specialist ensures quality improvements and outcome measures by working closely with the Quality department and Administration team. Responsibilities include supporting quality management through data analysis and reporting, assisting with training, and serving as a Certified...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Benefits, Student Loan Repayment, Flexible Schedule, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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