Compliance Coordinator

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• A new salary structure is now in place! Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Compliance Coordinator

This position is responsible for reviewing processes as part of Heritage's compliance and continuous improvement process. The compliance coordinator's role is ensuring staff comply with compliance and quality standards.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare written reports/procedures and assemble data
• Obtain OIG Investigator credential and assist in conducting investigations
• Assist in staff education related to compliance
• Assist in coordination of agency accreditation efforts (CARF)
• Assist with activities related to agency contracts/grants with local, state, and federal funders
• Work with staff to develop, maintain, and implement plans to achieve quality improvement goals
• Ensure staff members conform to industry regulations an agency policy through utilization review
• Monitor performance improvement projects across the organization
• Maintain MOUs/MOAs and policies/procedures
• Monitor medical records operations and staff as well as develop and implement plan of improvement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to work with people who are attempting to recover from a serious and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change
• Ability to navigate electronic health records; Program Manager only has access
• Demonstrated above average computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• This position requires a thorough understanding of trauma-informed care practices to effectively carry out their roles. This knowledge is essential for providing optimal support and services to individuals in a manner that is sensitive, empathetic, and effective.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant human service filed is preferred
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Candidates will also need to complete a compliance-related credential within 2 years
• A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage are required.

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 per year ($28.85 to $38.45 per hour) - dependent on education and experience

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
4. Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.