Program Coordinator II / Compliance Coordinator (Columbia)

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator II / Compliance Coordinator for BPH and WSHPI assists the Compliance Coordinator over MV and Forensics and coordinates ongoing activities related to developing, implementing, and maintaining DIS Compliance practices and procedures. The position serves as Facility Compliance Coordinator for BPH Adult, C&A, and Forensic, supporting compliance with OMH and IS policies, procedures, directives, regulations, billing, and reimbursement requirements. It is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital – William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, in Columbia, South Carolina. The coordinator supports corrective action plans, internal reviews, audits, investigations, staff education, and compliance reporting. The role works with facility and program directors, the IS Compliance Officer, facility leadership, and OMH quality assurance and compliance teams to promote accountability and compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Knowledge of and/or experience with compliance laws, access and release of information, and state and federal regulations related to compliance issues.
Valid driver's license and dependable, reliable transportation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and meet project deadlines.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, reach, pull, push, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Demonstrate sound therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental disorders.
Ability to listen and communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Serve as Facility Compliance Coordinator for BPH Adult, C&A, and Forensic.
Monitor compliance programs, including reviewing and reporting compliance with OMH and IS policies, procedures, directives, and regulations related to billing and reimbursement.
Chair committee meetings assigned by the IS Compliance Officer.
Coordinate facility Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and monitor required monthly reports for adherence within specified timeframes.
Coordinate and maintain the Internal Review Process.
Alert the IS Compliance Officer to facility-specific non-compliance related to CAPs.
Provide education to DIS leadership.
Develop or assist the IS Compliance Officer in developing compliance-plan policies and procedures for DJS in coordination with OMH directives.
Review reports of internal audit findings and responses.
Assist with audits conducted by the OMH QA/Compliance Department and act as the primary liaison for OMH Q&A audits of the IS Compliance Program.
Coordinate, develop, and participate in education and training on the IS Compliance Program, and conduct compliance training and orientation.
Attend facility management meetings to provide compliance-related information and updates.
Create and publish the IS Compliance Courier.
Conduct confidential investigations independently and handle complex special assignments related to resource accountability and compliance.
Ensure sanctions or corrective actions are reported through the IS Compliance Officer in accordance with the OMM Compliance Directive.
Consult with facility and program directors regarding facility and program accountability and outcomes data.
Manage and oversee Compliance staff investigations of the OIG Sanction List and OIG Excluded Parties List.
Assist the IS Privacy/Compliance Officer with the handoff of significant organizational information.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one is required for FTE employees.