Compliance Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Position Summary

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center is seeking an experienced Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management within a behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment organization.

This position works closely with executive, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain compliance and continuous readiness for DHCS, Los Angeles County SAPC, DMC-ODS/CalAIM, and The Joint Commission requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral healthcare compliance and can translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, workflows, audits, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness for SAPC/DHCS compliance monitoring, audits, site reviews, and Joint Commission surveys. Monitor compliance with DHCS, SAPC, DMC-ODS, CalAIM, Joint Commission, and other applicable requirements.
• Conduct internal compliance and documentation audits and identify areas of risk or noncompliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Improvement (PI) activities.
• Collect and analyze quality, compliance, outcome, and operational data and prepare reports for leadership. Review incidents, complaints, grievances, and safety concerns to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support patient safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and organizational safety activities.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to monitor documentation quality, medical necessity, treatment planning, and continuity of care.
• Assist with compliance involving HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, patient rights, and confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate Joint Commission readiness activities, including tracers, environmental rounds, mock surveys, and evidence of compliance.
• Review and update policies, procedures, forms, and workflows based on regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide compliance, quality, and safety education and support to staff and leadership. Monitor regulatory changes and assist with implementing new requirements across the organization.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, behavioral health, business administration, social services, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered. Experience in healthcare compliance, quality assurance/improvement, patient safety, risk management, or healthcare administration. Behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of SAPC, DHCS, DMC-ODS, CalAIM, and/or Joint Commission standards strongly preferred. Experience conducting audits, identifying deficiencies, and developing corrective action plans. Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes. Experience with electronic health records, data tracking, and Microsoft Office.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who understands that compliance is more than checking boxes. The successful candidate will be comfortable identifying risk, analyzing data, evaluating systems, preparing for regulatory reviews, and working directly with leadership to improve quality, safety, and organizational performance.

Experience within Los Angeles County substance use disorder treatment programs and familiarity with SAPC compliance requirements is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits available for full-time employees, after probation period.

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person