VP, Compliance Officer in Gateshead

Join Vibrant Emotional Health and work with people who are passionate and dedicated to changing lives. You will be part of an environment built on collaboration and mutual respect, with the knowledge that your efforts are helping to improve access to care, provide support, and empower people to achieve lives of emotional well-being and meaning.

Vibrant Emotional Health is currently looking to fill the following positions. Vibrant Emotional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Overview

The Vice President, Compliance Officer is a mission-driven and business-minded executive who sets the vision, strategy, and direction for Compliance & Ethics across the organization. This leader ensures Vibrant's operations and programs are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards—while advancing a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and working closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the VP, Compliance Officer oversees the enterprise Compliance program in alignment with industry best practices and federal and state guidelines. This includes establishing an independent, objective function that supports proactive risk identification, investigation, and resolution of compliance and ethics issues while promoting a compliance-friendly operating environment.

The VP, Compliance Officer plays a central role in ensuring that all employees, leaders, and Board members have the tools, training, and guidance to uphold Vibrant's Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, Belonging, and Wellbeing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, advising the CEO, Board, and executives on compliance, ethics, and risk matters.
• Lead the design and execution of Vibrant's enterprise Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with HHS and DOJ guidelines and integration into the organization's enterprise risk framework.
• Oversee compliance across clinical, financial, privacy, technology, and operational domains, including HIPAA, COPPA, fraud and abuse prevention, data governance, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Build and lead a high-performing Compliance Team that fosters collaboration, accountability, and organizational learning.
• Partner with the CFO, General Counsel, and other leaders to ensure regulatory adherence and effective risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement annual compliance and audit plans; monitor performance through key metrics and regular reporting to the CEO, ELT, and Board.
• Lead internal investigations and ensure appropriate reporting, remediation, and documentation of findings.
• Maintain and promote systems for confidential reporting, whistleblower protections, and ethics education across the organization.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulators, funders, and accreditation bodies (e.g., SAMHSA, HHS/OIG, DOHMH), ensuring audit readiness and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment of compliance activities with Vibrant's mission, values, and commitment to equity and inclusion.

Mission & Values Alignment: Deep commitment to Vibrant Emotional Health's mission and values, advancing a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability grounded in empathy and integrity.

Ethical Leadership & Stewardship: High integrity, sound judgment, and a belief in compliance as a catalyst for trust, transparency, and community wellbeing. Committed to fairness, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of compliance and organizational practice.

Strategic & Executive Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and influence senior leaders toward a shared vision of ethical, high-performing operations; balances strategic foresight with operational discipline.

Change & Culture Stewardship: Skilled in leading organizational transformation and fostering alignment amid complexity and change.

People Leadership: Track record of building, mentoring, and empowering diverse teams through inclusive, values-driven leadership.

Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional communicator able to build trust, navigate ambiguity, and align cross-functional partners around shared priorities.

Compliance Mastery: Expert understanding of federal and state regulations governing non-profits, healthcare, and behavioral health, including OMIG Part 521, DOJ's Effective Compliance Program, HHS OIG guidelines, HIPAA, and related frameworks.

Program Design & Implementation: Demonstrated success creating and sustaining compliance and risk management programs that are both rigorous and practical in service of mission goals.

Analytical Insight: Strong ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business practices that advance organizational integrity.

Standards & Accreditation: Familiarity with CARF, Joint Commission, and state mental hygiene laws governing behavioral health.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in compliance, ethics, and/or risk management, preferably in healthcare or behavioral health organizations.
• 5–7 years in a senior leadership or executive role leading compliance functions.
• Proven experience advising Boards, CEOs, and executive teams on compliance and ethics matters.
• Deep familiarity with accreditation and quality standards relevant to behavioral health and social services.
• Experience overseeing compliance for federally funded subrecipients or grantees strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or related field preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or equivalent credential preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
• Will involve attending events that take place outside of the company's main office, such as conferences, trade shows, or client meetings.
• Will frequently communicate over video calls with internal and external stakeholders as well as team members.
• Will constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.