Director of Compliance (ABA)

Director of Compliance (ABA)

Lakewood, NJ | Onsite

$180K–$250K (DOE)

Position Overview

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Compliance & Quality to lead compliance, quality assurance, risk management, and operational governance across the company.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal processes, implementing organization-wide policies and procedures, and driving accountability across departments. The role requires a leader who can earn credibility throughout the organization, influence teams, and successfully execute operational improvements while maintaining the highest compliance standards.

The ideal candidate may come from healthcare compliance, ABA, behavioral health, home care, or a related regulated healthcare environment. Strong HR leaders with significant compliance experience will also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven healthcare compliance leader with strong operational awareness

Experienced managing teams and driving accountability across departments

Able to implement policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives organization-wide

Strong understanding of audits, risk management, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance

Comfortable partnering with executive leadership on organizational improvements

Respected communicator who can influence both leadership and frontline staff

Process-driven with a track record of improving systems and operational effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the organization's compliance and quality assurance programs

Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls

Ensure compliance with healthcare, employment, operational, and regulatory requirements

Partner with executive leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risk

Manage and mentor the Quality Assurance team

Conduct internal audits, investigations, and compliance reviews

Develop corrective action plans and ensure successful execution

Create and deliver compliance training across departments

Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary operational updates

Establish compliance reporting, metrics, and accountability measures

Drive process improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance and operational performance

Collaborate with clinical, operational, HR, and administrative leadership teams

Qualifications

Must-Haves

7+ years of compliance, quality, HR compliance, or regulatory leadership experience within healthcare

Prior management experience overseeing teams

Experience implementing policies, procedures, and compliance programs

Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, auditing, investigations, and risk management

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across departments

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

ABA, behavioral health, home care, healthcare services, or related industry experience

Quality Assurance leadership experience

Multi-site healthcare experience

Advanced degree or relevant certifications

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

Opportunity to join a growing organization and help shape long-term compliance strategy

Direct partnership with executive leadership

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Qualified candidates with healthcare compliance, quality, operational compliance, or HR compliance leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Alternative Titles

Vice President of Compliance & Quality
Appeals to senior compliance leaders currently operating at an executive level.

Director of Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Captures candidates with strong audit, accreditation, and regulatory backgrounds.

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("Director of Compliance" OR "Compliance Director" OR "VP Compliance" OR "Director of Quality" OR "Quality Director" OR "Director of Regulatory Affairs" OR "Corporate Compliance Officer" OR "Director of Quality Assurance") AND (Healthcare OR ABA OR Behavioral Health OR Home Care OR Hospice OR Healthcare Services) AND (Compliance OR Regulatory OR Audits OR Risk Management OR Quality Assurance)

Screening Questions

Have you led compliance programs within a regulated healthcare environment? If so, what type of organization?

How many employees and locations were covered under your compliance oversight?

Have you managed Quality Assurance, auditing, or regulatory review functions?

Describe a compliance initiative or process improvement you implemented that significantly improved organizational performance.

Have you partnered with executive leadership to address organizational risk, regulatory challenges, or corrective action plans? What was your role?