Compliance Manager at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC – Newport Beach, California

Position: Compliance Manager

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Yearly

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain licenses, credentials, contracts, and accreditations in good standing — the department's #1 priority — by managing state (DHCS/DSS) audits and Plans of Correction (POCs), renewals (DHCS, DSS, CLIA, etc.), TJC accreditation and Environment of Care surveys, payer quality-of-care, county audits, and Corrective Actions.
• Execute ongoing compliance activities and internal audit systems to ensure sustained adherence to governing bodies and industry standards, including 24-72 hour, census, discharge, and medication audits; Visible Hand safety checks reporting; CQI committee meetings; and regular policy & procedure revisions.
• Lead targeted improvement initiatives focused on addressing deficiencies from audits/accreditation findings and enhancing operational systems, such as employee files management, Kipu EMR data clean-up, development of Kipu API reports, and creation of new internal audit processes — prioritizing quick wins to achieve compliant levels before further refinement.
• Provide as-needed support to programs and leadership, including assisting Program Managers or VPs with operational needs, troubleshooting Kipu EMR issues, and coordinating team-building or morale initiatives — while always protecting higher-priority compliance deadlines and obligations.
• Balance reactive support with proactive compliance management, ensuring foundational regulatory requirements (Priority #1) are never compromised, even amid emerging requests.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, regulatory knowledge in behavioral health (DHCS, DSS, TJC, etc.), and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. If you are committed to quality care through rigorous compliance, we encourage you to apply!

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.