Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Compliance Audit Manager. The Compliance Audit Manager has oversight of compliance quality assurance activities within The Harris Center and management of the Compliance Auditing department. This position coordinates and implements a compliance quality assurance program for The Harris Center. The Compliance Audit Manager monitors and advises on the performance of the Harris Center's compliance management system, produces data, and reports on performance, measuring against established indicators.

Your role in action:

• Manages the Compliance Auditing team.
• Provides center-wide oversight which includes consultation to all program directors, managers, staff, and unit level program monitors.
• Facilitates inter-rater reviews (review of unit level program monitor’s findings).
• Facilitates all Compliance Auditing activities.
• Identifies problems by consulting with professional and support staff, observing staff performance, monitoring program implementation, and reviewing records, reports, special studies, and utilization/financial data.
• Conduct Investigations, surveys, and prepare reports on findings, to include recommendations and corrective actions if applicable.
• Develops and establishes systems for collecting data; analyzes statistical data collected from studies; prepares both technical & general reports which summarize results and makes recommendations.
• Identifies relevant Compliance quality-related training needs and providing training.
• Monitors performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• Assists Compliance staff with quality improvement measurements.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, operational guidelines, and contractual agreements relating to compliance standards.
• Monitors and updates policies and procedures to include regulatory changes and coordinates activities required to meet compliance standards.
• Monitor and track the implementation of corrective action plans
• Complies with all safety and health requirements and regulations in accordance with all applicable standards, e.g. HHS, The Harris Center, State licensing boards, programs, etc.
• Meets all required education and training in accordance with all applicable standards, e.g., HHS, The Harris Center, State licensing boards, programs, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management or Public Policy preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years managing complex projects related to Healthcare Compliance & the organizational management of large healthcare systems.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Certified Healthcare Auditor or Registered Nurse preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• State and Federal Regulations to healthcare services
• Texas Administrative Code; Performance Contract
• Must be able to communicate clearly and possess strong analytical skills and interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all work-related matters.
• Must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of customer service.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #1272.
• This position will be located at 9401 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX 77074.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.