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We are seeking a Director, Compliance!
Southeastern, Ohio
Hybrid Position
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.
The Director of Compliance serves as the organization’s primary, full-cycle compliance leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an enterprise-wide compliance program with a strong emphasis on behavioral health services. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and accrediting-body requirements, including but not limited to CARF, PCMH, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.
In addition, the Director of Compliance provides supportive compliance and risk management expertise to the organization’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations under HRSA, working in close coordination with leadership and other compliance-focused roles. This position functions as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on practitioner, guiding the organization through regulatory complexity while promoting a culture of ethical practice, quality, and accountability.
The salary range for this position is $112,765.00 to $137,459.90 based on experience, education, and/or licensure.
Essential Functions:
Compliance Leadership
Serve as the organization’s subject-matter expert for healthcare compliance, overseeing adherence to applicable federal, state, and accreditation standardsThis position will be designated as the organization’s “Compliance Officer.”Advises the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, executive leadership team, and Board on risk, compliance, and emerging regulatory trendsLead and manage compliance with accreditation standards, including readiness assessments, policy alignment, staff education, corrective action planning, and survey preparation and responseOversee compliance with Medicaid and Medicare requirements applicable to services provided, including documentation standards, billing and coding compliance, medical necessity, and program integrity expectationsEnsure ongoing compliance with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health rules, licensure standards, and certification requirements for behavioral health programs and servicesMonitor changes in laws, regulations, payer requirements, and accreditation standards impacting behavioral health services and translate them into actionable organizational guidanceOversees and monitors the organization’s privacy practices, including effective policy, training, and controls; maintains compliance with established HIPAA standards and ensures investigations are conducted into any reported violation or breachMay act as the organization’s HIPAA Privacy OfficerPartners with program and operational leaders to integrate compliance requirements into service delivery, documentation, and reportingLeads, supervises, and develops the compliance team, providing strategic direction, performance management, and professional mentorship to ensure effective execution of the organization’s compliance and risk management functions
Enterprise Compliance Program Management
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program consistent with federal and state guidance, including policies, procedures, training, auditing, and reporting mechanismsConduct routine and targeted compliance risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities across behavioral health operationsInvestigate compliance concerns, incidents, and potential violations; coordinate corrective action plans and track remediation efforts to completionMaintain systems for handling compliance reporting, including non-retaliation protections, documentation, and follow-upPrepare leadership and the Board (or Board committee, as applicable) with regular compliance reports, trends, and risk updates
Risk Management & Regulatory Readiness
Identify, assess, and proactively manage regulatory, operational, and reputational compliance risksLead preparation for and response to external reviews, surveys, audits, and investigations, including payers, accrediting bodies, and state or federal agenciesServe as a key organizational partner during licensing reviews, credentialing processes, and regulatory inquiries related to behavioral health services
FQHC / HRSA Compliance Support
Provide supportive compliance and risk management guidance for the organization’s partner FQHC operations. Focusing on regulatory and programmatic requirements, including but not limited to HRSA, FTCA, PCMH, HHS-OIG, CPC, and CMSCollaborate with FQHC leadership and other internal compliance roles to support compliance and risk activities, audits, reviews, and action plansAssist with identifying cross-organizational compliance risks affecting both behavioral health and FQHC services and support- coordinated mitigation strategies
Education, Training & Culture
Establishes organizational expectations for compliance education and trainingPromote a culture of ethical conduct, regulatory accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organizationServe as a trusted advisor to leadership, clinicians, and operational staff on compliance-related decision-makingTravel within the designated service areaPerforms other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Education/Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree in
business, social work or counseling, health care administration, public health, or a relevant field required. Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferredProfessional compliance or healthcare certifications preferred (CHC, CHPC, CCEP, or similar)
Experience:
Eight years of health care, regulatory, ethics, compliance, or privacy experience is required.Five years of leadership experience in the behavioral health, healthcare, or related field is required.Experience designing and managing a full-cycle compliance program, including audits, investigations, and corrective action, is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organizationMust be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals, teams, and partner agenciesWorking knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations for services for behavioral healthExperience working with accrediting bodiesRegulatory & accreditation expertise (behavioral health focused)Independent compliance leadershipRisk assessment and mitigationAudit and investigation managementCross-functional collaborationClear, pragmatic communicationExcellent organizational skills with the ability to stay focusedAbility to prioritize multiple tasksAbility to use appropriate databases, spreadsheets, and other softwareAble to effectively communicate through verbal/written expressionMust be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environmentExcellent communication skills, both oral and written is requiredAbility to bill Medicaid without restrictions is requiredA valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is requiredAn appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is requiredAbility to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is requiredMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required
Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.
Benefits include:
MedicalDentalVisionShort-term DisabilityLong-term Disability401K w/ Employer MatchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.
To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/
OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection
OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope
Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve
Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well
Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team
Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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