Director of IBHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Summary: We are a Pennsylvania-based Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) agency serving 150+ clients and overseeing 200+ clinicians across ABA, early intervention, and community-based programs. We are seeking an experienced Director of IBHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory oversight, audit readiness, and staff compliance at scale. This role is fully focused on Pennsylvania IBHS regulations and DHS/OMHSAS licensing requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Lead IBHS regulatory compliance (55 Pa. Code §1155 / §5240, DHS, OMHSAS, and payer standards) - Oversee compliance systems for 200+ clinicians (BC, BC-ABA, BHT, RBT, and supervisors) - Supervise HR and administrative compliance staff - Audit session notes, treatment plans, training files, and supervision documentation - Lead DHS licensing reviews, audits, and corrective action plans - Monitor caseload ratios, credentialing, and supervision frequency - Maintain and update IBHS-specific policies, handbooks, and compliance workflows - Lead annual compliance training and new hire onboarding - Serve as primary liaison with regulators, payers, and executive leadership - Provide executive-level compliance reports and risk assessments Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in IBHS, behavioral health compliance, QA, or regulatory leadership - Direct experience with PA IBHS regulations and DHS/OMHSAS licensing - Experience overseeing large clinical teams (100+ staff) - Experience leading audits, site visits, and corrective action plans - Strong knowledge of ABA service delivery and supervision models (BCBA, BC-ABA, BHT, RBT) - Experience supervising HR or compliance staff - Strong policy writing, documentation, and staff training skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with CCBH, Magellan, or Medicaid managed care audits - Experience in multi-site or high-volume IBHS agencies - Background in healthcare risk management or compliance leadership Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, and paid time off (PTO). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide a personal email address to streamline communication throughout the hiring process. Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: IBHS, behavioral health compliance, QA, or leadership: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: BCBA (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Scranton, PA 18505 (Required) Work Location: In person