Part-Time Behavioral Health Compliance Specialist

Palm Beach Gardens, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 50 - 65

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Atlantic Health Strategies is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Compliance Specialist with substantial hands-on expertise in multi-state regulatory research accreditation readiness and strategic program development. This role requires a professional who possesses authentic subject-matter depth and the ability to interpret statutes administrative codes and payer regulations independently. Candidates must be able to demonstrate real-world experience not AI-generated or outsourced knowledge.

This is a part-time hourly role with potential to transition into full-time. The position may be structured as 1099 or W2 depending on candidate and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct advanced regulatory research across multiple states for mental health substance use disorder psychiatric and eating disorder programs.
Interpret federal and state statutes administrative codes Medicaid manuals and commercial payer requirements to develop clear and actionable compliance guidance.
Support licensure certification and accreditation preparation with emphasis on Joint Commission Behavioral Health CARF and applicable state licensing authorities.
Develop operational recommendations that align with CMS OIG ASAM and Medicaid managed care expectations.
Complete strategic growth and feasibility assessments grounded in regulatory limitations scope-of-practice requirements reimbursement structures and market dynamics.
Provide compliance expertise for organizational due diligence risk mitigation new service line development and program expansion in outpatient residential PHP/IOP and psychiatric settings.
Produce high-quality regulatory briefs compliance memos crosswalks and technical summaries with precise citation and clear narrative structure.
Collaborate with senior leadership on audits mock surveys corrective action planning regulatory filings and strategic advisory projects.

Hours and Structure

Part-time hourly (1099 or W2)
Flexible schedule
Remote role
Growth pathway to full-time based on performance and business needs

Who Thrives Here

A compliance professional who is research-driven methodical and capable of engaging deeply with regulatory material will excel. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives on complex problem-solving maintains high personal accountability and delivers accurate well-supported guidance without reliance on external content generators.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of behavioral health compliance regulatory affairs or healthcare policy experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:

Multi-state licensure and regulatory frameworks across mental health SUD psychiatric and eating disorder service lines
Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards and CARF requirements
Statutory and administrative code research with accurate interpretation
Medicaid Medicare and commercial payer rules including reimbursement methodologies
Regulatory feasibility assessments and program development

Prior experience supporting compliance or accreditation efforts for outpatient residential PHP/IOP crisis stabilization or psychiatric programs.
Exceptional analytical writing and documentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex regulations into executive-ready deliverables.
Strong organizational skills self-direction and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Commitment to producing original work grounded in professional expertise. Candidates who rely on AI-generated templated or derivative content will not be considered.

Benefits

Part-time role (1099 or W2)
Flexible schedule
Remote position

Required Skills:

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of behavioral health compliance regulatory affairs or healthcare policy experience. Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Multi-state licensure and regulatory frameworks across mental health SUD psychiatric and eating disorder service lines Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards and CARF requirements Statutory and administrative code research with accurate interpretation Medicaid Medicare and commercial payer rules including reimbursement methodologies Regulatory feasibility assessments and program development Prior experience supporting compliance or accreditation efforts for outpatient residential PHP/IOP crisis stabilization or psychiatric programs. Exceptional analytical writing and documentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex regulations into executive-ready deliverables. Strong organizational skills self-direction and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment. Commitment to producing original work grounded in professional expertise. Candidates who rely on AI-generated templated or derivative content will not be considered.

This is a remote position.Atlantic Health Strategies is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Compliance Specialist with substantial hands-on expertise in multi-state regulatory research accreditation readiness and strategic program development. This role requires a professional who possesses ...