Substance Use Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist

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Post Date:
Aug 4, 2026

Location:

Cochran, GA, US, 31714

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 34194

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non‑profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location:

• Candidates must reside in the South Georgia area (Valdosta, Bainbridge, Hawkinsville, Sycamore, Garden City) or surrounding areas.
• Mandatory travel at a minimum of 3 days weekly throughout the region:
  
  Valdosta, Bainbridge, Hawkinsville, Sycamore, Garden City

The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for:

• Conducts site visits on a regular basis and reviews client records and evaluate the adequacy and appropriateness of care in accordance with the established standards and medical necessity.
• Compiles audit data and document findings for review with site management.
• Develops detailed reports of the sites strengths and areas of necessary improvement and shares the findings of the report with funder in a timely manner.
• Identifies trends and issues within programs and/or involving clients at the direction of the State Director or State Clinical Director and provides input into resolution and communicates audit findings.
• Facilitates a minimum of a monthly meeting for each site that scores less than a 70% on their QA report. The meeting shall consist of QIS, State Director, Program Director, and the Administrative Assistant. The outcome of the solution‑focused collaborative meeting will be reported to Inmate Services within 5 days.
• Develops detailed reports containing risk areas, strengths, improvements needed and suggested actions plans; shares any identified issues with the State Director in a timely manner. In conjunction with the management team, develops a weekly Action Plan and conducts weekly visits for sites that score less than 70% on RRS QA Report or as deemed necessary by Inmate Services.
• Monitors program activities to ensure adherence to Gateway’s clinical procedures and standards.
• Completes reports and summaries to ensure improvements progress in all areas identified.
• Works with funder, State Clinical Director, State and Program Director at assigned sites to develop a minimum of a quarterly training tailored to the needs of the individual facilities.
• Assists in developing reporting mechanisms to evaluate standards of compliance and quality of care, establishing review criteria, recommending standards and measures and selecting methodologies for data retrieval.
• Collaborate with on‑site and off‑site GDC Leadership.
• Complete administrative tasks as directed (i.e. client documentation, payroll/PTO approval, weekly MDT/staff meetings, program schedules)
• Conduct additional site visits at assigned/unassigned programs (as needed at…