Corporate Compliance Officer

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Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Corporate Compliance:
   • Responsible for the oversight, management, and administration of the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective Corporate Compliance Program.
   • Work with Compliance Manager and Compliance team to evaluate, investigate, and document reports of non-compliant activity; coordinate internal compliance investigations and routine audits; and develop and review compliance education programs.
   • Chair the Internal Compliance Committee.
   • Serve as coordinator for external investigations and inquiries related to the Program.
   • Report compliance issues and activities on a regular basis to the Audit, Compliance and Risk Management (“ACRM”) Committee and the Board of Trustees.
   • Prepare formal and informal responses to governmental investigations, inquiries, and requests with assistance from the Chief Governance Officer (CGO).
   • Coordinates compliance activities for all Caron facilities and locations.
   • Promote compliance awareness and conduct trainings throughout the organization.
   • Maintains a working knowledge in current standards of external regulatory bodies. (CARF and state licensure regulations for each state in which Caron operates.)
   • Maintains knowledge of healthcare compliance best practices and current information published by applicable government agencies.
   • Develops annual compliance work plans in coordination with the CGO and report updates to the ACRM Committee as well as the Board of Trustees.
   • Review research agreements and monitor compliance with research protocols per the designated IRB.
   • Ensures accurate and timely data furnished for state or federal reporting requirements.
2. Support CGO with contracts reviews relative to compliance as requested.
3. Due Diligence – as part of a team, provide guidance and support on M&A and strategic initiatives relative to compliance.
4. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict other duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
2. Will need to sit, stand and type for extended periods of time
3. Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed
4. This position allows for remote work and therefore requires a secure home office with computer and high-speed internet.

Education/Experience Qualifications: 

1. Must possess a Masters’ degree with 10 years’ experience in healthcare corporate compliance.
2. Experienced in healthcare laws, regulations and standards
3. Experience in managing the elements of a compliance program including risk assessment, monitoring, auditing, and delivery of training on compliance policies and procedures
4. If in recovery, 1 year of continuous sobriety preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

1. Working knowledge of applicable healthcare compliance and relevant federal statutes and laws, state licensure and CARF accreditation standards.
2. Understands HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and other federal and state regulations as they relate to Caron Treatment Centers and Behavioral Healthcare.
3. Working knowledge of healthcare compliance in the scope of practice, Compliance Programming and the application to Behavioral Healthcare.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Organizational skills, self-motivated.
6. Exceptional credibility, judgment and diplomacy skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade others.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
9. Demonstrate versatility and flexibility in a busy environment.
10. Must be computer literate and familiar with most Microsoft products, such as Power Point, Excel, and Word.