Hybrid Behavioral Health Compliance Leader

The WAVE International

Clearwater (FL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Wave International in Clearwater, FL, seeks a Compliance Officer for Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment to lead a comprehensive compliance program across facilities. You will partner with executive leaders, clinical directors, and operations to ensure regulatory alignment, drive accreditation readiness, and strengthen risk management and quality improvement initiatives.

The role balances regulatory requirements with operational realities, emphasizing patient safety, ethical

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Behavioral Health, Business Administration, Compliance, Public Health, or related field.
Leadership experience in healthcare compliance, quality improvement, accreditation, or risk management.
Experience supporting detoxification and residential treatment programs.
Experience conducting medical record and documentation reviews.
Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems.
CHC or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor the organization's compliance program across behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
Collaborate with executive leadership, medical, nursing, clinical, HR, operations, and quality teams to drive compliance and process improvements.
Lead accreditation readiness activities including Joint Commission surveys, AHCA inspections, and DCF licensing reviews.
Develop and maintain a continuous monitoring program and perform audits of records and practices.
Design and deliver education programs on compliance and regulatory updates.
Identify risks and implement corrective actions to strengthen patient safety and organizational accountability.