Accreditation Specialist - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Job Category: Accreditation / Behavioral Health / Community Health /
Administration / Social Work / Nursing
POSITION SUMMAYRY: This position assists with planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of a proactive continuous survey readiness program for the organization designed to reduce and eliminate the risk of injury to patients, visitors, and employees.
Qualifications
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Nursing or a related field; OR equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Minimum of two years' accreditation experience working in the healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards and regulatory compliance issues.
- Experience applying quality management/performance improvement and customer service approaches.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
$500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Bonuses
- All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
About PMS
- Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
- Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
- We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
- We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
- PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
Why PMS?
- Mission-driven organization
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free Life & LTD coverage
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution
- Employee recognition and engagement activities
- Robust training program
- Tuition Reimbursement
EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability
Key Responsibilities
This position assists with the planning, implementation, and documentation of a continuous survey readiness program. The role focuses on reducing and eliminating risks to patients, visitors, and employees through proactive quality management.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).