What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Compliance & Quality Officer position at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC)?
The Chief Compliance Officer (CCQO) serves as DTAC’s Privacy Officer and leads the organization’s compliance, quality assurance, regulatory, and risk-management programs across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and future expansion markets. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, payer, and accreditation standards while promoting a culture of ethics, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate may not currently hold a “Chief Compliance Officer” title — and that’s okay. We need a collaborative, strategic leader who can build scalable compliance programs while fostering a culture where compliance supports operational excellence—not unnecessary bureaucracy. They are highly ethical, solutions-oriented, and capable of guiding leaders and frontline staff through complex regulatory and operational challenges with professionalism, objectivity, and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regulatory compliance efforts, audits, accreditation readiness, and corrective action planning.
- Oversee quality assurance, risk management, incident trending, and compliance reporting.
- Conduct investigations related to compliance concerns, complaints, or policy violations.
- Develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and compliance training programs.
- Partner with executive leadership, HR, operations, and clinical teams to support ethical, compliant operations and strategic growth initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5 years of compliance, regulatory, quality, or risk-management experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or residential treatment settings.
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid, licensing, CARF, Joint Commission, and payer requirements.
- Experience leading audits, investigations, corrective actions, and multi-site compliance initiatives.
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills with ability to travel across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and future regions.
The ideal candidate may not currently hold a “Chief Compliance Officer” title — and that’s okay. We need a collaborative, strategic leader who can build scalable compliance programs while fostering a culture where compliance supports operational excellence—not unnecessary bureaucracy. They are highly ethical, solutions-oriented, and capable of guiding leaders and frontline staff through complex regulatory and operational challenges with professionalism, objectivity, and discretion.