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Posted August 22, 2026

Mental Health Compliance Specialist

New Alternatives Inc.
Chula Vista, CA, US Full Time
25USD - 29USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Compliance Specialist


New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in-home support services.


Focus: Regulatory Compliance


Duties:

  • Monitor County contract compliance
  • Monitor DHCS requirements
  • Monitor Medi-Cal documentation standards
  • Monitor CMS requirements
  • Monitor CDSS/STRTP regulations
  • Monitor Probation contract requirements
  • Monitor Licensing requirements
  • Support Accreditation preparation
  • Complete Compliance audits
  • Audit policy tracking


Compliance Specialist

  • Tracks contract requirements
  • Maintains compliance calendars
  • Reviews policies
  • Supports audits
  • Monitors regulatory changes


Ideal background:

  • Behavioral health contracts
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Managed care
  • County behavioral health systems
  • Compliance certification (CHC preferred)


Hourly rate: $25-29/hour, based on education and experience.


What we offer:

  • Excellent medical and dental benefits (low monthly costs, low co-payments!!)-Available for FT 80 or FT 60 staff!!
  • Vacation, Sick Time; Creative schedules available that promote work-life balance.
  • 403 B Plan that allows you to save money prior to being taxed on it
  • Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
  • Extensive clinical supervision and no cost training opportunities, that include CEUs
  • Many opportunities for advancement within our agency
  • Raise opportunities prior to yearly anniversary dates
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Referral BONUSES for referrals who successfully become team members!!


New Alternatives, Inc. has a 45 year history of providing effective services with children, youth and families including: residential, foster care, in-home supportive services, outpatient services, transitional housing and school based services for children, adolescents and families who have survived complex trauma in both San Diego and Orange county.


New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture.



\nCompany Description

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in home support services.
New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.

Company Description

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in home support services.\r\nNew Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.

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