Compliance Specialist, Healthcare

Title:

Compliance Specialist

Department:
Business Operations

Reports To:

Business Ops Manager

Wage Range: $33.90-$59.46/hour

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexible)

Revised Date: 1/2026

We are a residential treatment center for youth with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, offering outpatient behavioral health and on-site medical services. Located on 55 peaceful acres, we provide a safe, supportive environment grounded in traditional, cultural, and spiritual values. Our holistic program blends Indigenous teachings with evidence-based practices to support healing, growth, and resilience in both Native and non-Native youth, fostering respect, honesty, generosity, and cultural identity.

The Compliance Specialist supports the Compliance Officer by helping implement and maintain the organization’s compliance and quality improvement activities. This role assists in implementing compliance programs, updating policies and procedures, and monitoring changes in federal, state, tribal, and accreditation requirements. The specialist conducts audits, tracks findings, and collaborates with leadership to implement corrective actions and strengthen organizational practices. While the Compliance Officer provides overall direction and oversight, the Compliance Specialist plays a hands‑on role in carrying out daily compliance functions, promoting ethical conduct, and ensuring services meet regulatory and culturally responsive care standards for Indigenous youth.

• Support the Compliance Officer in implementing, maintaining and improving the organization’s compliance program.
• Assist leadership with compliance initiatives and regulatory questions and operational questions.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal, state, tribal, and Department of Health regulations, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and FERPA and behavioral health licensing and accreditation standards.
• Support compliance with nonprofit governance, clinical, certification and grant requirements.
• Conduct internal compliance review and support external audits, inspections, site visits and accreditation processes; track corrective actions and deadlines.
• Maintain compliance tracking systems, regulatory calendars, policies, procedures, documentation, required posting and reports.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist with policy and procedure updates, staff communication and training coordination.
• Support quality improvement, risk management activities, record retention and confidentiality standards across the organization.
• Serve as Safety Committee lead, coordinate meetings, incident reporting, required documentation and follow-up actions.
• Assist Business Operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the minimum educational and experience requirements for the position and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant applications.

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in public health, healthcare administration, public administration, compliance, non‑profit management, business management, or related disciplines, and/or:
• Three to five years’ experience in compliance, quality improvement, and/or regulatory affairs in a healthcare or non‑profit setting, preferably in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, or youth residential treatment facilities; tribal healthcare or Indigenous organization experience strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance regulations including federal grant requirements (OMB Uniform Guidance, Single Audit), healthcare regulations (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CARF).
• Understanding of tribal sovereignty, related laws and compliance requirements for tribal organizations (preferred).
• Experience with nonprofit governance and regulatory compliance, including IRS 501(c)(3) standards, civil rights laws (Title VI, Section 504, ADA), and Washington State licensing for youth residential treatment facilities (preferred).
• Proficiency in compliance auditing, risk management, and quality improvement,…