Compliance & Risk Management Officer

Addison County; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/health/dental/vision insurance

Ample paid time-off

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-site gym

Job summary

CSAC seeks a Compliance & Risk Management Officer to lead agency-wide compliance, privacy, and risk management efforts in a senior leadership role.

The position requires listening, collaboration, and sound judgment to assess risks and create practical solutions that protect the rights and dignity of the people served. On-site in Middlebury, VT with a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in health care administration or related field.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and Vermont health care regulations and privacy requirements.
• Experience with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide agency-wide leadership on compliance, privacy, risk management, and related quality-improvement activities.
• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer, with independent access to the Executive Director and Board.
• Work closely with staff and leaders across the organization to understand what is happening in practice, identify areas of risk or opportunity, and help develop practical solutions.
• Perform audits, conduct investigations, review data, identify patterns and systemic issues, write reports, create annual plans, and help foster a culture in which people communicate openly about mistakes and uncertainties.

Skills

HIPAA privacy

Regulatory research

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CSAC is seeking a Compliance & Risk Management Officer to lead our agency-wide compliance functions through a highly collaborative and human-rights-practice-based lens.

This is a role for someone who is a strong listener, communicator, and relationship builder, with sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to compliance and quality improvement. The ideal candidate can look at a system, record, protocol, or incident and assess both the potential risks and the real-world circumstances behind them. You can build trust and engage people constructively while also holding clear standards, addressing concerns directly, and supporting accountability. This senior leadership position requires practical judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts involving diverse stakeholders.

At CSAC, we believe that effective compliance is ultimately about helping people and systems work better, providing excellent care, and protecting the rights and the dignity of the people we serve.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide agency-wide leadership on compliance, privacy, risk management, and related quality-improvement activities.
• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer, with independent access to the Executive Director and Board.
• Work closely with staff and leaders across the organization to understand what is happening in practice, identify areas of risk or opportunity, and help develop practical solutions.
• Perform audits, conduct investigations, review data, identify patterns and systemic issues, write reports, create annual plans, and help foster a culture in which people communicate openly about mistakes and uncertainties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in health care administration (or a related field) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and Vermont healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and payer requirements, with the ability to research and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Experience with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements, including access, use, disclosure, and release of protected health information.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to use reports and data extracts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts and build agreement among diverse stakeholders.

(Preferred qualifications)

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in community mental health setting and familiarity with Vermont’s System of Care.
• Direct service background in behavioral health or human services.

Job Details

Annual starting salary in a range of $65K - $80K, depending on qualifications. 37.5 hours/week. On-site at our office in Middlebury, Vermont.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes: life/health/dental/vision insurance, ample paid time-off, retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and on-site gym.

CSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.