Assistant Director of Compliance

For over 15 years, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Director of Compliance to join our multidisciplinary New York City and Washington DC team and contribute to our goal of making a difference. 

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Compliance who will be responsible for ensuring that our organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies, while driving quality improvement initiatives across multiple locations. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the integrity of our programs and maintaining our high standards of care.

With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB).  We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry. With competitive salaries between $95,000 and $105,000  (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

What You Will Do: 

• Oversees all aspects of the company compliance program including developing policy and procedures, maintaining a written compliance plan and conducting regular audits to identify areas of improvement.

• Manages chart audits and utilization review systems to ensure compliance with insurance standards and internal clinical charting requirements.

• Partners with the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure company-wide conformance to The Dorm’s established policies, procedures, protocols and compliance including conducting and leading trainings as necessary.

• Identifies new tools and resources to bring efficiency and foster staff compliance with policy, procedures and protocols. 

• Leads company wide ongoing CARF Accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with all applicable CARF Standards and ensures all future Dorm locations achieve maximum accreditation upon opening. 

• Oversees licensure efforts ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and manages a HIPAA compliance program at The Dorm.

• Leads investigations relating to reports of known or suspected violations of the compliance program. 

• Ensures company alignment and compliance with payor requirements across all departments. Serves as lead liaison for external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls.

• Must be able to work three days in-person. 

What You Need to Qualify: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, quality improvement, or operations within a healthcare or clinical setting.

• Strong familiarity with managed care, CARF Accreditation standards and healthcare regulations.

• Prior supervisory and management experience required.

• Experience in handling audits, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation is highly desirable.

What We Offer 

• Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years 

•  A Performance-based bonus of up to 9%

• Unlimited PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best

• Free in-house clinical trainings, DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)

• Long term treatment model: Form deep therapeutic alliances and be a bigger part of your clients’ journeys (average client length of stay is 12 months)

• Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of New York City and Washington, DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting

• Limitless opportunities to expand your therapeutic impact:  work with our research team; support our groundbreaking student scholarship program;  be featured in the media on topics that matter or pilot a new treatment group — At The Dorm, it's all possible!

• We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.