Chief Compliance Officer (53809)

Metrocare Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and provide guidance to the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree and at least 12 years of experience in a healthcare organization, with strong leadership and compliance skills. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with tuition assistance. This is a full-time executive position requiring collaboration across various departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in healthcare organization, especially in community health centers.
• Extensive experience managing healthcare compliance and privacy programs.
• Experience in healthcare compliance, privacy programs.
• Knowledge of federal and Texas healthcare laws, HIPAA and CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage compliance within the organization.
• Provide guidance to the Board of Trustees and management on compliance matters.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Compliance knowledge

Coding and reimbursement systems understanding

Healthcare technology systems proficiency

Education

Advance Degree (Master’s, PhD, or JD) in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Law

Tools

EHRs

Compliance tools

Data management systems

Job description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. In conjunction with clinical care, Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is transforming the community mental health landscape of North Texas through workforce development focused on innovative partnerships and exceptional trauma-informed training.

Responsibilities

The Chief Compliance Officer oversees and manages compliance within the organization. The position ensures the Center, and its employees are following regulatory, contractual and accreditation requirements, internal policies and procedures, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Standards of Conduct. The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for providing guidance to the Board of Trustees and executive/senior management on all matters related to compliance.

Qualifications

• Advance Degree (Master’s, PhD, or JD) in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a health care organization, including progressive leadership responsibilities. Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered only if the experience is highly concentrated in a community health center setting.
• Extensive experience in healthcare compliance, including managing compliance and privacy programs and leading teams.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct, manage, and report investigations of compliance violations in a healthcare environment.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across departments and leadership levels.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of effective team management, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational influence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and Texas state healthcare laws, regulations, and standards, including HIPAA, CMS guidelines, and other applicable compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of coding and reimbursement systems, including familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and related billing practices.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, and performance improvement strategies within a healthcare organization.
• Proficient in and familiarity with healthcare technology systems, including compliance tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and data management applications.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance