Healthcare Privacy Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead a team of 4-6 and strengthen our organization's compliance and privacy programs. Reporting to the EVP of Compliance, this role is responsible for ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, with a particular emphasis on patient privacy, behavioral health, and opioid treatment program requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, day-to-day operations.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls across the organization.
• Oversee team that is responsible for daily privacy activities and compliance functions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on patient privacy regulations, including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and 42 CFR Part 2 (confidentiality of substance use disorder records).
• Oversee compliance activities specific to behavioral health (BH) services and opioid treatment programs (OTP), including SAMHSA and DEA requirements where applicable.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities to identify and remediate compliance gaps.
• Investigate compliance concerns, privacy incidents, and potential breaches; manage reporting, documentation, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver compliance and privacy training to staff at all levels, promoting a culture of accountability.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving federal, state, and accreditation requirements, and update programs accordingly.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and IT teams to embed compliance into workflows and systems.
• Support responses to regulatory audits, surveys, and inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, law, public health, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of compliance experience, including demonstrated privacy experience (HIPAA and/or 42 CFR Part 2).
• Leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health (BH) and/or opioid treatment programs (OTP).
• Compliance certification (e.g., CHC, CHPC, CHC-F, or CCEP) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Familiarity with SAMHSA, DEA, and state-specific OTP regulations.

Tools and Equipment Requirements

• Ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required
• Frequent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, standing, and bending associated with a corporate environment
• Some lifting may be required
• Hybrid

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About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.