Quality Assistant at Meridian Healthcare – Youngstown, Ohio

At Meridian HealthCare, our mission is to provide integrated, whole-person healthcare that supports individuals and families in achieving their highest level of wellness. We specialize in primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services—because we believe every person deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.

We put people first, believe in the power of teamwork, and utilize our resources responsibly to fuel long-term growth and success. If these values resonate with you and you are driven to make a meaningful impact every day, Meridian HealthCare is the ideal place to take the next step in your rewarding career.

Our agency is looking for a highly organized professional who enjoys working with data, processes and improvement initiatives. As a Quality Assistant, you will help monitor regulatory compliance, support quality improvement projects and ensure our healthcare services meet the highest standards.

As a full-time Meridian HealthCare employee, you will have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Eligibility for Federal Loan Forgiveness programs including STAR (on qualifying clinical roles)
• Additional employee-focused resources that support work–life balance and long-term career growth

Responsibilities:

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations associated with behavioral health and OTP compliance. Provide individual counseling and patient access to individualized treatment.
• Assists with compliance and quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to preparation and implementation.
• Ensures ongoing measurement of patient satisfaction, including collection and maintenance of data
• Coordinate with care coordinators to provide wrap-around services.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation for survey or audits for all behavioral health and medical licensures and accreditations, including compiling internal and external information for review.
• Maintains accurately organized records of requests and input, provided by both patients and Meridian employees
• Assists with the implementation of new agency policies and procedures when appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination, observation, and response to audits of behavioral health and medical services completed by state and local boards.
• Assists with ongoing of the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), including but not limited to staffing attendance, data entry, ongoing communication with staff, and reporting.
• Communicates to appropriate staff regulatory changes impacting any Meridian HealthCare lines of business when appropriate.

• High School Diploma
• Experience with and/or an understanding of behavioral health and OTP regulations preferred