Compliance & Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionExciting Opportunity with Banyan Treatment Centers!

We're seeking a morally driven Compliance & Quality Specialist to join our team in ensuring regulatory compliance and improving quality. As a Compliance & Quality Specialist at Banyan, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our commitment to regulatory excellence, safety, and an optimal client experience. You will lead a wide variety of exciting initiatives, including managing licensure renewals, overseeing program openings and acquisitions, and driving continuous process improvements across all levels of care and departments.

About Banyan Treatment Centers:

Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, offering a comprehensive continuum of services with the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our founding, we have grown into a trusted provider with 18 locations and Telehealth services nationwide.

In 2023, TPG’s global impact investment through The Rise Fund enabled us to further expand our services. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing high-quality care and reinforces our financial stability. With over 1,600 dedicated employees, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on people’s lives, delivering compassionate, quality care that extends from our internal operations to every patient interaction.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Compliance & Quality Specialist, you will:

• Improve Patient Safety: Play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the safest and most effective care, minimizing risks and promoting well-being throughout their recovery process.

• Enhance Regulatory Expertise: Utilize and expand your knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, ensuring that Banyan Treatment Centers consistently meets and exceeds regulatory requirements.

• Develop Programs to Improve Care Quality: Contribute to the development and implementation of programs aimed at enhancing the quality of care, ensuring continuous improvement in treatment outcomes for patients.

• Support Our Mission: Directly contribute to our life-changing goal to help individuals break free from the bonds of addiction and mental health challenges, supporting the treatment team's efforts to create meaningful recovery journeys.

• Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of our commitment to employee growth, with access to continued education, training, and advancement opportunities within the organization.

Position Details:

• Reports to: VP of Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Pompano Beach, FL (On-site)

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and manage federal, state, city, county, and agency facility licenses from initiation to completion.
• Edit and write policies and procedures for behavioral healthcare services.
• Liaise with state and county agencies to oversee the issuance of all levels of care program and facility licenses.
• Monitor and track license renewals for existing facility licenses.
• Ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by collaborating with the internal team.
• Serve as a resource for agency regulations, laws, and standards.
• Stay updated on changes to standards and requirements, communicating relevant information to internal teams.
• Advise staff on developing and implementing procedures to sustain compliance, including designing audit tools and analyzing data.
• Manage compliance database systems, including training, updates, and report generation.
• Implement Joint Commission Standards across all Banyan companies to achieve and maintain accreditation.
• Oversee the implementation of state regulations and certification requirements.
• Lead the creation and evaluation of annual Performance Improvement projects.
• Update and revise the annual Disaster Plan, conducting drills and meetings as required.
• Collaborate on external data comparisons and report analysis.
• Participate in Compliance & Quality teams as directed by the direct supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field with a focus on healthcare compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare entities and regulations (e.g. Joint Commission, DCF, AHCA, CARF) and how they apply to behavioral and mental healthcare settings.
• Proven experience in auditing, data analysis, and interpreting complex healthcare data to identify risks and improve compliance.
• Expertise in quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) and their application in a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with clinical teams.
• Experience working with EHR/EMR systems and proficiency in regulatory compliance software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy in compliance efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CMA, PMP, CPHQ, CPHRM, or CHQ.
• Experience in behavioral/mental health, acute care, detox, or mental health facilities.
• Familiarity with KIPU EMR system.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Critical Thinking: You analyze complex situations, identify compliance challenges, and make informed decisions to improve quality care and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

• Attention to Detail: You ensure thorough documentation, precise assessments, and accurate reporting, all while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance.

• Problem-Solving: You proactively identify potential issues in compliance or quality and implement effective solutions to maintain regulatory standards and improve service delivery.

• Adaptability: You quickly adjust to changes in healthcare regulations, quality standards, and organizational policies, ensuring that compliance measures are always met.

• Leadership: You lead initiatives to improve compliance and quality, guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in patient care.

• Teamwork: You collaborate with diverse healthcare teams to ensure consistent and comprehensive care, driving shared goals around quality and compliance.

• Interpersonal Skills: You build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect while working together to ensure compliance and quality standards.

• Analytical Ability: You assess data, audit results, and other information to identify trends, evaluate compliance risks, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.

• Capacity to Influence Others: You use your expertise to motivate and influence colleagues and teams to uphold high standards of compliance, quality, and patient care.

Comprehensive Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Wellness Incentives

Apply Now!

If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, apply today to join Banyan Treatment Centers!