Health Care Compliance Manager

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Health Care Compliance Manager at the Va Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. The role directs quality, risk, and compliance programs, ensuring regulatory adherence and program integrity, with a focus on performance improvement and patient safety.

The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive Officer and participates in ELT activities, overseeing cross-functional teams and shaping policy and strategic direction for

Qualifications

• Healthcare quality management, risk management, and compliance principles.
• Regulatory standards including CARF and state/federal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and health information management.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy/security requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics.
• Experience in policy development and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct quality, risk, and compliance programs across the facility.
• Lead performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Coordinate survey processes, accreditation, and certification efforts.
• Analyze data to drive continuous improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning and executive decision-making.

Skills

Quality management

Risk management

Compliance principles

CARF standards

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

EHR systems

HIPAA knowledge

Training development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

CPHQ

CHC

CPHRM

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Title

Health Care Compliance Manager

State Role Title

Health Care Compliance Manager

Hiring Range

$93,724.00 - $ 129,339.00

Pay Band

6

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website

www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Chief Quality Officer is responsible for directing and overseeing the facility's quality management, risk management, clinical informatics, health information management, and compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, accreditation, and certification requirements. This role leads efforts in performance improvement, patient safety, risk reduction, and healthcare compliance across all programmatic areas. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing quality and risk management strategies, coordinating survey processes, analyzing data to drive improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement and individual-centered care. The Chief Quality Officer may oversee multiple facility departments to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize operational effectiveness. This position serves on the executive leadership team (ELT), reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and plays a crucial role in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making to maintain high standards of care and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare quality management, risk management, and compliance principles and practices
• In-depth understanding of CARF and other regulatory standards applicable to healthcare facilities; including state and federal regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities
• Proficiency in using quality improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or PDSA/PDCA
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems and health information management
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and other healthcare privacy and security requirements
• Ability to develop and implement effective training programs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods
• Experience in policy development, implementation, and management and implementation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Considerations

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or related field
• Extensive experience in healthcare quality management or compliance roles
• Certification in healthcare quality (e.g., CPHQ), compliance (e.g., CHC), or risk management (e.g., CPHRM)
• Certifications in Lean and Six Sigma
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data analytics
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with behavioral health or psychiatric care settings

Special Instructions

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Aliff

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.