VP & Chief Compliance Officer

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

• Ensure adherence to laws such as HIPAA and behavioral health regulations.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate relevant information to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.

• Oversee licensing activities for facilities, programs, and staff.
• Manage relationships with accrediting bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission).
• Monitor compliance deadlines and maintain documentation for renewals.

• Lead initiatives to enhance clinical quality and patient safety across facilities.
• Foster a high-reliability culture prioritizing safe and effective behavioral health services.
• Implement evidence-based performance improvement initiatives aligned with standards.
• Analyze incident reports and patient feedback to inform improvement strategies.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures reflecting regulatory changes and best practices.
• Ensure staff training and compliance with updated policies.

• Create and lead compliance education programs for all staff levels.
• Facilitate ongoing learning regarding regulation changes and compliance expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability and transparency.

• Oversee investigations related to compliance and patient safety events.
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents to regulatory bodies and track corrective action plans.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives to reduce liability exposure.

• Act as a strategic partner to the executive team.
• Promote integration of compliance and performance goals across functions.
• Communicate compliance risks and updates to stakeholders, including the board and executives.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of compliance and performance data.
• Ensure accurate reporting to regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Utilize insights from data to support organizational strategy and innovation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The VP & Chief Compliance Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory standards while promoting a culture of quality and safety. This position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills to navigate the complexities of compliance in the behavioral health sector.

Are you ready to lead with integrity and make a lasting impact in the behavioral health sector? We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer at Newport Healthcare. This is your chance to drive compliance, enhance quality, and inspire a culture of excellence!

• Embodiment of Values: Demonstrate professional behavior that reflects Newport Healthcare's Mission Statement, Philosophy, and Values.

• Dedication to Service: Actively demonstrate a commitment to meeting the expectations of both internal and external customers; gather firsthand information to drive improvements in products and services, always prioritizing the needs of customers and patients.

• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in accessing systems and accurately entering and saving data. Familiarity with systems such as Word, Outlook (email and calendaring), HRIS, EMR, and online learning platforms is essential.

• Analytical Thinker: Make sound decisions based on a blend of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.

• Precision-Oriented: Produce work that requires continual attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.

• Informed Leader: Maintain a working knowledge of current and emerging policies, practices, trends, and developments affecting the industry; understand the competitive landscape.

• Relationship Builder: Relate well to diverse individuals both inside and outside the organization; build constructive relationships using diplomacy and tact, even in high-tension situations.

• Inspiring Visionary: Exhibit confidence and inspire others to perform at their best; effectively influence actions and opinions, foster respect and trust, and provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

• Collaborative Problem Solver: Quickly find common ground and resolve issues; represent your interests while being fair to others; encourage teamwork and easily gain the trust and support of peers.

• Effective Manager: Oversee departments and manage employees who supervise others. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints in alignment with Newport Healthcare's protocols.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to become a key player in our mission to provide exceptional behavioral health services and uphold the highest standards of compliance and quality!

• Academic Credentials: A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree.
• Certification: Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CHC) is preferred.
• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience is required, including at least 10 years in healthcare compliance and licensing.
• Leadership Expertise: Proven experience in compliance leadership and strategic risk management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the healthcare regulatory and licensing framework.

This is your opportunity to lead with integrity and inspire a culture of compliance and quality in a dynamic environment. At Newport Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of behavioral health services while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

If you possess the education, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Sydney Spencer, either via email at sydney.spencer@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 615-961-4138. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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