Compliance & Quality Specialist - REMOTE

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a driven Compliance & Quality Specialist to support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement across our behavioral health treatment programs. In this critical role, the Compliance & Quality Specialist is accountable for licensure management, regulatory adherence, performance improvement initiatives, and patient safety, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards.

This role partners closely with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to maintain accreditation, support program expansion, and drive continuous quality improvement—making a meaningful impact in the care and safety of the patients we serve.

Position Details

• Department: Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Reporting to: VP of Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Licensure, Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

• Obtain and manage federal, state, city, county, and agency facility licenses from initiation through approval.

• Liaise with state and county agencies to oversee licensing for all levels of care and program approvals.

• Monitor and track license renewals for all existing facilities and programs.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DCF, AHCA, CARF, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and maintain Joint Commission standards across all Banyan companies to achieve and sustain accreditation.

Policies, Procedures & Quality Improvement

• Edit, write, and revise policies and procedures for behavioral healthcare services.

• Serve as a regulatory and compliance resource for agency laws, standards, and requirements.

• Stay current on changes to regulations and accreditation standards, communicating updates to internal teams.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual Performance Improvement (PI) projects.

• Advise staff on compliance sustainability, including audit tool design, data analysis, and corrective action planning.

Data, Auditing & Emergency Preparedness

• Manage compliance database systems, including training, system updates, and report generation.

• Conduct audits and analyze compliance and quality data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

• Update and maintain the annual Disaster Plan and coordinate required drills and meetings.

• Collaborate on external benchmarking, data comparisons, and quality reporting initiatives.

• Participate in Compliance & Quality initiatives as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related healthcare-focused field.

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accrediting bodies, including Joint Commission, DCF, AHCA, and CARF.

• Demonstrated experience with auditing, data analysis, and interpreting healthcare compliance data.

• Working knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma).

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams.

• Experience working with EHR/EMR systems and regulatory compliance software.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CMA, PMP, CPHQ, CPHRM, or CHQ.

• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, detox, or acute care settings.

• Familiarity with KIPU EMR.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

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

• Play a key role in ensuring patient safety, regulatory excellence, and quality outcomes.

• Expand your expertise in healthcare compliance, accreditation, and quality improvement.

• Partner with leadership to support program growth, licensure, and operational integrity.

• Contribute directly to Banyan’s mission of delivering ethical, compassionate, high-quality care.

• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance; life and disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance programs.

Apply Now!

Ready to make a difference? Bring your compliance and quality expertise to Banyan Treatment Centers and help support safe, effective, and life-changing care. Apply today.

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