Salary: $175,000-$210,000

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Integrity leads the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and risk management program. This executive role ensures alignment with organizational values, regulatory requirements, and service excellence goals. They serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

1. Develop and execute the overall strategy for the company's ethics and business integrity program.
2. Establish long-term goals, policies, and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
3. Lead initiatives to enhance ethical practices, regulatory readiness, and organizational resilience.

Risk, Compliance, and Governance

1. Advise executive leadership and the Board on risk, compliance, privacy, and governance matters.
2. Oversee risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across clinical, community, and operational domains.
3. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, Medicaid, EOHHS licensing, and DOJ/OIG standards.
4. Lead internal audits, investigations, and corrective action planning.

Privacy and Data Governance

1. Direct privacy and data governance programs to protect sensitive client and employee information.
2. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws.
3. Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to implement privacy-by-design and secure data practices.

Quality Assurance and Auditing

1. Manage a robust quality management and auditing framework to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
2. Facilitate the Patient Care Assessment Committee in accordance with its charter.

Incident Response and Enforcement

1. Oversee investigations into potential violations of the code of conduct and applicable laws.
2. Lead incident response, crisis management, and business continuity planning.

Training, Communication, and Culture

1. Design and implement ethics and compliance training programs for all employees.
2. Promote a culture of integrity, inclusion, and respect throughout the organization.
3. Communicate compliance priorities and embed risk awareness into operational planning.

Policy, Contracts, and Insurance

1. Supervise contract management and oversee policy and procedure governance.
2. Manage the corporate insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate coverage through collaboration with brokers and captive programs.
3. Serve as liaison for legal matters, including responses to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.

Tean Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

1. Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams in ethics, compliance, quality, risk, and privacy.
2. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and HR leaders to align integrity initiatives with service delivery.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulators.

1. 15+ years of leadership experience in risk management, compliance, privacy, or legal affairs within human services, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors.
2. Advanced degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Social Work or related field. Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution, preferred.
3. Deep understanding of behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and related regulatory environments.
4. Unquestionable ethical standards and a deep commitment to promoting ethical behavior.
5. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive and board level.
6. Advanced strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
7. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
8. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.