Government Programs Compliance Lead

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to build the nation’s best compliance program from the ground up inside an innovative health-tech company, this is the role for you.

Headway is looking for a Government Compliance Lead to be a key member of Headway’s Compliance team, supporting our cross-functional compliance effort. You will work closely with the Compliance team to support a rapidly scaling mental healthcare company by assisting with the development and implementation of Headways Medicare and Medicaid compliance program.

We’re seeking a leader with expertise in healthcare Medicaid and Medicare Compliance, who is also proactive, forward-thinking, and able to navigate and thrive in ambiguity. You will be vital to our ability to partner with payers across the nation and solve various complex issues that arise as we change the behavioral health landscape.  

You will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain crucial components of the compliance program, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as well as requirements from our payer partners, including the compliance annual plan
• Contribute to the risk management strategic plan
• Drive implementation and ongoing regulatory compliance for Medicaid and Medicare
• Provided technical and regulatory guidance to all departments on compliance matters to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards
• Drive cross functional communication across the company to ensure compliance, including within the Compliance Committee
• Provide regular compliance reports on the operation, efficacy, and progress of compliance efforts, violations, and risks
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within our company
• Implement Medicare and Medicaid Regulations and continue to maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and staying up to date with changes.

You will love this role if: 

• You have 5+ years of experience in compliance or healthcare-related operations, legal, auditing, consulting, or the equivalent combination of experience
• You are deeply knowledgeable on privacy laws, payer requirements, and health care regulation more broadly
• You function well in a high-paced environment and are able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations
• You engage, inspire, build credibility, and trust across all levels of the company
• You have exceptional communication, organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
• You have an extensive understanding of Medicare and Medicaid programs
• You are certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designation preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary information is based on a single salary target per role and is differentiated based on geographic location (Group A, B, or C)
• Group A: $130,000
• Group B: $117,000
• Group C: $104,000
• Examples of cities located in each Compensation Grouping:
• Group A = NYC, SF/Bay Area, LA Area, Seattle, Boston, Austin, and San Diego
• Group B = Chicago, Miami, Denver, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Nashville, Sacramento, Phoenix, and Portland
• Group C = All remaining cities 

• Benefits offered include:
• Equity Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development