Job Description

Director of Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Location: 4500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Legal and Regulatory Compliance to lead our organization's compliance strategy and serve as our designated Privacy Officer. This is a critical leadership position that ensures our organization maintains the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and ethical conduct while protecting the privacy rights of those we serve.

In this role, you'll provide strategic guidance to senior leadership, design and implement enterprise-wide compliance programs, and oversee our organization's adherence to HIPAA, Medicaid regulations, and other applicable laws and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Regulatory Compliance Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve our enterprise-wide compliance program
• Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards; interpret and communicate their implications to stakeholders
• Collaborate with program leadership to draft, review, and implement organizational policies and procedures
• Oversee compliance with Medicaid and state regulatory agencies
• Lead investigations of regulatory concerns and potential violations
• Supervise Program Compliance Managers

Privacy Officer Duties

As the organization's designated Privacy Officer, you will:

• Oversee all HIPAA privacy activities for the organization as a covered health care provider and health plan
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive HIPAA privacy policies and procedures
• Establish and administer processes for receiving, investigating, and resolving privacy complaints
• Lead privacy incident response, breach identification, and notification protocols
• Conduct HIPAA compliance audits and support external investigations
• Coordinate with HR on sanctions for privacy policy violations
• Maintain expert knowledge of laws governing protected health information (PHI)
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA documentation, retention, and notice requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, HR, IT/Security, Operations, Program, and Clinical teams
• Provide expert consultation on privacy, regulatory requirements, and policy matters
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organization

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in law, compliance, or related field
• Proven leadership experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance roles
• Strong ethical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate alternative solutions
• Demonstrated systems thinking and ability to conceptualize comprehensive approaches
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork capabilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted workloads and priorities
• Experience functioning as a change agent and communicating recommendations to diverse audiences

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with one or more of the following:

• HRSA and FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) regulations
• Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services
• Third-party provider standards for reimbursement
• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement structures
• Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations
• The Joint Commission standards

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness:
• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Long-term Disability

Financial Security:

• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with company contribution

Professional Development:

• Support for continuing education and credential renewal

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The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.