QI Specialist - Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC)
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Job Description
QI Specialist - Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC)
Seacoast Mental Health Center
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.
This is an in-office position, located in Portsmouth, NH.
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
Maintain clinical policies, procedures, workflows, and reporting structures to support CCBHC certification and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and payer standards. Prepare for audits and regulatory reviews, identify operational risks and gaps, develop corrective actions and sustainability strategies, and contribute to quality improvement and related committees.
Requirements
A minimum bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. Candidates need at least two years of experience in a community mental health center or another mental health or healthcare setting, or equivalent relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Quality Improvement Career Context
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).
Quality Improvement pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Quality Improvement median $72k (middle half $62k–$81k)332 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Quality Improvement listings in New Hampshire | 12 active | 2,090 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Quality Improvement pay trend | −17.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
