Director of Compliance

Title: Director of Compliance

Location: Hybrid in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Status: Part-time or full-time W2

Reports to: CEO

Overview

K&M Recruiting has partnered with Stewards of Recovery, a leading addiction and mental health organization in southeastern Idaho. We are looking for a strong behavioral health compliance leader who excels at translating complex regulatory requirements into smooth, practical clinical workflows. Rather than acting as a rigid policy enforcer, you will build data-driven dashboards and supportive auditing systems that empower our clinical supervisors to lead their teams effectively. You will directly supervise a dedicated, non-clinical Compliance Analyst, delegating routine auditing legwork while focusing your energy on high-level strategy, payer relations, and audit readiness.

Core Responsibilities

1. Audit Management

• Accreditation Leadership: Serve as the internal lead and master strategist for CARF and Joint Commission audits, maintaining continuous readiness.
• Payer Integrity: Manage payer reviews, pre-authorizations, and documentation requests, most notably leveraging automated/AI compliance systems to streamline submissions and defend billing.Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines
• Audit Incident Reporting: own sentinel/critical event investigation processes, including root-cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Policy & Procedure Governance: Develop, revise, and maintain compliance policies and procedures across all levels of care, keeping them current with CARF, Joint Commission, Idaho IDAPA licensing, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.
• Audit Navigation: Serve as internal lead and master strategist for CARF and Joint Commission audits, maintaining continuous readiness and strong survey outcomes. 

2. Reporting & Accountability

• Systemic Tracking: Partner with internal teams to build clear, objective performance dashboards tracking documentation timeliness, note completion, and mandatory training.
• Enabling Clinical Leadership: Provide clean data directly to clinical supervisors so they can manage their teams effectively 
• Supervision/Direct Reports: Directly supervise and mentor current Compliance Analyst, delegating routine auditing legwork while focusing on high-level strategy and system design.

3. Cultural Integration & Clinical Collaboration

• Diplomatic Partnering: Act as a supportive peer to clinical/executive leadership, providing external regulatory expertise through collaboration, consensus, and value-add tools/strategies.
• Community & Cultural Fit: Build deep trust within a regional ecosystem by demonstrating humility, exceptional listening skills, and respect for local community dynamics.
• Clinical Expertise: Leveraging a clinical background as LPC, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT and occasionally provides peer training or clinical insight to further validate regulatory recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading CARF, Joint Commission, or state Medicaid audits within behavioral health, SUD, or residential settings
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Idaho IDAPA, and Magellan/Medicaid documentation standards
• Bachelor’s required; Master’s, and/or active clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT) highly regarded
• CHC/CHPC certification desired but not required
• Healthcare technology aptitude and experience implementing AI-driven compliance/documentation solutions
• Auditor experience, ideally with CARF and/or Joint Commission
• Flexibility to travel to Idaho Falls, Idaho and surrounding areas

Compensation

• Strong base salary with flexibility for part time or full time
• Benefits including PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement

Interview Process

1. Virtual pre-screen: Brief 15-30 minute call with Kyle or Matt to review your background and total alignment to the role
2. Virtual interview with CEO: 45 minute deep dive into the role, company, and core competencies
3. Final Virtual Panel interview: 30 minutes to meet additional team members, discuss additional role focus areas, and get another look at the culture