Quality Improvement Specialist
Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Quality Improvement Specialist Location:
Mid-City Los Angeles Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite
Compensation: $33 to $35 per hour Position Type: Long-Term Contract
(1 year plus) Our nonprofit client, a mission-driven organization
serving children and families in Los Angeles, is seeking a Quality
Improvement Specialist to support their Child and Family Resource
Center (CFRC) program. This role is responsible for ensuring full
compliance with LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH)
standards, State regulations, and internal policies. The program is
newly launched, and this position will play a key role in building
and strengthening quality assurance processes. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with LA County DMH to ensure compliance with State
standards Audit clinical documentation for Medi-Cal, Short Doyle,
and EPSDT compliance Conduct spot checks in Welligent Prepare for
State Audit Reviews and LA County DMH Program Reviews Generate
monthly compliance and quality reports Provide QA/QI feedback to
staff and support new hire documentation training Monitor HIPAA
compliance and clinical risk standards Partner with Program Manager
and Clinical Supervisors to address service delivery gaps Support
data collection and program evaluation efforts Participate in
Quality Improvement meetings internally and with DMH Qualifications
Master's degree highly preferred (MSW, MFT, Psychology, Counseling
or related field) Minimum 3 years of mental health services
experience Direct LA County DMH experience required Strong
knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation standards Experience with
Welligent or EXYM software systems preferred. Strong Excel and
reporting skills Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working
in an evolving program Bilingual in Spanish preferred This is a
long-term contract opportunity within a collaborative, energetic,
and mission-focused nonprofit environment
Keywords: Vaco by Highspring, El Centro , Quality Improvement Specialist, Healthcare , San Diego, California
