Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel

Pinnacle Treatment Brand•Upper Darby, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel Full-time (Remote) Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. As a Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel, you will demonstrate experience in privacy law and healthcare regulatory compliance to support a growing, multi-state healthcare organization. As Privacy Officer, this attorney will be responsible for maintaining policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), state law, and 42 C.F.R Part 2 related to substance abuse treatment. This attorney will also serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership, Talent/Human Resources, and operations, providing proactive risk mitigation, regulatory guidance, and employment-related counsel across the enterprise.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
At least Four (4) years or more of relevant legal experience
Demonstrated expertise in privacy law
Healthcare industry experience (in-house or law firm)
Travel up to 15% may be required to attend hearings, conduct site visits, attend meetings, deliver training and conferences, etc.
Overnight travel may be expected for this role

Nice To Haves

In-house healthcare experience
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state organizations
Familiarity with behavioral health or substance use disorder regulatory landscape

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day advice and legal guidance on privacy matters, including: HIPAA and state privacy laws, including those specific to behavior health / substance abuse treatment Investigations, including any breach notification processes Patient privacy notices, website privacy notices, and compliance with tracking technology law
Oversee processes for patient access, amendment, and restrictions on their health information
Provide advice on subpoena compliance and medical records releases
Supervise a team of at least two medical records professionals
Prepare and deliver training and communications to promote awareness
Update and manage internal privacy policies
Partner with IT to enhance privacy controls
Maintain and report metrics to leadership
Assist in compliance matters under HIPAA and behavioral healthcare regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
Support the review of internal policies and procedures for regulatory alignment
Partner with Compliance on audits, investigations, and corrective action plans
Advise operational leaders on regulatory risk mitigation and compliance controls
Assist with management of external litigation in coordination with outside counsel (e.g., employment, professional and general liability matters)
Assist with review, drafting, and negotiation of vendor and service agreements, including BAA agreements
Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts as needed
Develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions aligned with organizational goals

Benefits

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) + 8 paid Holidays
401k with company match
Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

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