Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

Centerstone is among the nations leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes peoples lives. A dynamic well-established organization we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

The Senior Counsel Regulatory Affairs serves as the principal legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters providing strategic guidance across a multi-state behavioral health system. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer the role supports compliance reimbursement licensing privacy audits and investigations while minimizing regulatory risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as lead legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters.

Advise onfederal and state healthcare laws.

Interpret statutes regulations and agency guidance.

Provide guidanceregardingMedicare Medicaid privacy licensing and reimbursement compliance.

Manage legal aspects of audits and investigations.

Coordinate responses to regulatory agencies.

Support strategic initiatives affiliations and transactions.

Draft and review policies addressing regulatory requirements.

Conduct regulatory training and education.

Prepare reports for leadership and the Board.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Healthcare regulatoryexpertise

Legal research and writing

Executive communication

Business acumen

Project management

Risk assessment

Compliance knowledge

Professional integrity

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolrequired.

Experience

10yearspracticing healthcare regulatory lawrequired.

5 years of equivalent experience in healthcare

Significant experienceadvisinghealthcare organizations on federal and state regulatory requirementsrequired.

Licenses and Certifications

Active license to practice law in at least one .

Preferred Qualifications

Behavioral health experience

In-house healthcare legal experience

Nonprofit healthcare experience

Experience with government investigations

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Work is performed in an office clinical residential and/or community-based environment depending on role and assignment. The position may involve routine use of office clinical or electronic systems and equipment. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking and working at a computer. Work hours may include evenings weekends holidays or extended shifts based on program needs. This position is classified as sedentary work. Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Program and State-Specific Requirements (When Applicable)

N/A

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Delivering care that changes peoples lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical dental and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a persons merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect Expertise Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment respect integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality clinical risk and patient safety.