Facility Compliance Consultant I

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Remote; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Health & Human Services in North Carolina seeks a Facility Compliance Consultant I to conduct inspections of mental health facilities and ensure licensure compliance. The role is home-based in the Southwestern region, with extensive travel within NC and possibly other regions.

Residency in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan or nearby counties is preferred. Responsibilities include on-site surveys, detailed documentation, and clear communication with providers and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years surveying/administration in health field.
• MSW with 1 year surveying/clinical/administration experience; or BA with 3 years.
• Equivalent education/experience combination.
• Strong report writing and data documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct On-Site Surveys of health care providers.
• Complete Written Documentation per Section protocols.
• Collaborate and communicate with management, team, public and providers.
• Explain rules, survey findings and regulations to providers and staff.

Skills

Strong written & oral communication

Strong organizational, investigative &

Clinical background in mental health,

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Facility Compliance Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054187 Grade NC15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position is in the Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section. The primary duties requires the ability to function as a consultant to conduct inspections of mental health facilities that provide care and treatment to adults and children who have mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use problems. The position will conduct annual, complaint and follow-up surveys to determine compliance with State licensure statutes and rules. The employee must be able to work independently as well as within a team. The position is home-based in the South Western Region of North Carolina and requires extensive travel to facilities located throughout South Western North Carolina as well as other regions throughout the State. Successful applicant should reside in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan or a contiguous county. During weeks of training, the position will be required to travel and may be assigned to work in facilities in counties other than those assigned.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conducting On-Site Surveys – Perform all assigned annual, complaint, and follow-up surveys of health care providers within the required time frame.
• Complete Written Documentation – Complete and submit all required paperwork according to Section protocols within required timeframes.
• Collaboration & Communication – Participate in all required meetings and trainings to ensure effective communication with management, team, public and providers.
• Public Contact – Clearly explain rules, survey findings, deficiencies and regulations to providers, facility staff, the public and other agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: 55,221 - $96,639

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $65,791

Candidate now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Strong written & oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.
• Strong organizational, investigative and analytical skills and the ability to make objective decisions while functioning independently.
• Strong clinical background and knowledge in the field of mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorder.

Funding and Closing

This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Community service leave
• Paid parental leave (available to eligible employees)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Generalist

• Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years’ experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Social Work

• Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years’ experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.