Director of Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Center of Excellence
On-site · Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Directs organization-wide compliance, CQI, and Center of Excellence initiatives for Kenneth Young Center, providing strategic leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and clinical quality. Serves as Corporate Compliance Officer and Privacy Official (or designee), leads regulatory surveys and audits, monitors risk, and aligns compliance with leadership and Board priorities. Oversees the CQI framework across programs, establishes performance metrics, facilitates accreditation readiness (Joint Commission, CARF, or applicable), and partners with clinical leaders to embed accountability and evidence-based practice. Leads the Center of Excellence to drive innovation, standardization, and knowledge-sharing; develops training and professional development programs; supervises staff; and represents the organization externally in compliance and quality forums. Requires a Master’s degree and 7+ years of senior leadership experience in compliance/CQI within behavioral health or healthcare, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive leadership in compliance, CQI, or program oversight within behavioral health, healthcare, or human services
- In-depth knowledge of Illinois DHS, Medicaid/Medicare, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards
- Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and/or centers of excellence preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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