Regulatory Specialist

Ocean view psychiatric hospital • Long Beach, CA

1h • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist supports the organization's compliance with applicable federal, state, county, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The position monitors regulatory standards, maintains compliance documentation, coordinates audits and surveys, tracks corrective actions, and supports continuous readiness for regulatory and accreditation reviews.

Working closely with Quality, Clinical Services, Nursing, Medical Staff, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Administration, the Regulatory Specialist helps ensure that organizational policies, practices, documentation, and operations remain consistent with applicable requirements and established standards of care. The role also supports policy review, staff education, quality improvement, and risk management activities related to regulatory compliance.

The position is onsite in Long Beach, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–2 years of healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric hospital, regulatory, quality, compliance, or accreditation experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct audits and identify compliance deficiencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and regulatory deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic healthcare or document management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate compliance concerns professionally and constructively.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, twisting, and bending are required.
• Adequate auditory capacity to communicate clearly and follow verbal instructions.
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate standard office and/or clinical equipment requiring repetitive hand movements, manual dexterity, and fine finger coordination, including computers and telephones.
• Successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting and background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, health services, business administration, public health, nursing, psychology, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant healthcare compliance experience may be considered.
• Experience with healthcare regulatory requirements, audits, licensing surveys, or accreditation processes.
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health environment.
• Knowledge of or experience with state behavioral health and healthcare licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with federal healthcare regulations and CMS requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with Joint Commission, CARF, or other applicable accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of or experience with patient rights and grievance requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with medical record and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of or experience with staff credentialing and competency requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with infection prevention and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of or experience with healthcare privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with behavioral health and psychiatric hospital regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor applicable federal, state, county, licensing, and accreditation requirements affecting behavioral health and psychiatric services.
• Assist with interpreting regulatory requirements and communicating applicable changes to leadership and operational departments.
• Maintain current regulatory and accreditation standards, guidance, and compliance resources.
• Monitor organizational compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with regulatory filings, reports, renewals, certifications, and required submissions.
• Maintain regulatory calendars and track deadlines for submissions, renewals, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support readiness for regulatory inspections, licensing surveys, accreditation surveys, and external audits.
• Conduct routine compliance reviews, tracers, audits, and monitoring activities.
• Review medical records, personnel files, policies, training records, committee documentation, and other records for compliance.
• Identify potential deficiencies and communicate findings to appropriate leaders.
• Assist departments in preparing documentation and evidence for surveys and audits; participate in survey preparation, survey activities, and post-survey follow-up.
• Track regulatory findings, deficiencies, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities.
• Assist departments with developing and implementing corrective action plans, monitor completion, and conduct follow-up audits to assess effectiveness and sustainability.
• Escalate unresolved compliance concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain accurate regulatory and compliance files and organized documentation supporting compliance and survey readiness.
• Prepare compliance reports, audit summaries, dashboards, and other reports for leadership and quality committees.
• Assist with preparing materials for QAPI, governing body, compliance, risk management, and other committees.
• Track compliance finding trends and help identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with reviewing policies and procedures for alignment with current regulatory and accreditation requirements and identify policies requiring revision.
• Assist with policy review schedules and documentation of approvals; support communication and implementation of regulatory changes.
• Assist with developing regulatory and compliance education, provide departments with guidance within the scope of the position, and support orientation and ongoing education.
• Assist with maintaining records of required employee training and competencies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Risk Management, Clinical Leadership, and other departments to identify compliance risks.
• Assist with monitoring incidents, complaints, grievances, and other data for potential regulatory concerns.
• Support investigations and documentation of compliance-related issues as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives intended to reduce regulatory risk and improve patient care and organizational performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance for qualifying employees
• Dental insurance for qualifying employees
• Vision insurance for qualifying employees
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed