Compliance and Privacy Officer

Job Description:Job Title: Compliance and Privacy OfficerLocation: Kansas City, MO & St Louis, MODepartment: Compliance and IntegrityEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Summary:Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Compliance and Privacy Officer (CPO), where you will play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity and compliance of our organization. Your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring adherence to federal and state laws, including HIPAA, while fostering a culture of ethical conduct. In this essential role, you will collaborate with leadership, promote best practices, and support the mission of helping others through your commitment to compliance.As a CPO, you will ensure that our compliance and privacy program operates effectively within assigned markets, providing a trusted resource to staff and leadership alike.This position offers...Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costMileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travelEmployee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College TuitionWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforceAdditional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn moreKey Responsibilities:Work collaboratively with market leadership to implement and maintain the enterprise compliance and privacy program within an assigned market.Serve as the primary compliance and privacy resource for the assigned market.Monitor completion of onboarding and annual compliance and privacy education and training to staff and leadership.Provide compliance training for staff and leadership as necessary.Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the market's adherence to enterprise policies, procedures, and standards.Receive and investigate compliance, integrity, and privacy concerns in a timely manner.Prepare timely, comprehensive written investigation reports documenting facts, analysis, root cause, and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory compliance, or a related field; OR Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Knowledge of healthcare compliance and privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.Additional Qualifications:Experience in behavioral health or social services is preferred.Prior experience supporting compliance investigations, audits, or monitoring activities is preferred.Professional compliance or privacy certification (e.g., CHC, CHPC) preferred.Position Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happinessBrightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.