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Baltimore, Maryland

Behavioral Health Specialist

Healthcare AdminFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist-Hob Ad

Chimes | Compliance and Quality Assurance

  • Annual Salary: $70,000
  • Required Certification: CPC or CPC-A
  • Employment Type: Full-Time

Make a Difference Through Quality, Compliance, and Compassionate Care!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in behavioral health, healthcare compliance, or quality assurance? Do you enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement and helping organizations deliver high-quality services?

Chimes is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Compliance team!

In this role, you'll help ensure our programs meet regulatory standards, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and provide quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who combines strong analytical skills with a commitment to compliance, accountability, and quality care.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct scheduled and unannounced audits of programs, clinical records, documentation, and compliance activities.
  • Review behavioral health and clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor compliance with psychological, nursing, behavioral health, and other required clinical services.
  • Assist with investigations, identify compliance concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop and monitor Plans of Correction resulting from audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
  • Review clinical records, claims, CPT codes, and billing documentation to identify potential compliance issues.
  • Evaluate applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements.
  • Prepare audit reports, compliance findings, and recommendations for leadership.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff regarding documentation, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement.
  • Collaborate with program leadership and travel to agency locations for audits, investigations, and site visits.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Active CPC or CPC-A Medical Coding Certification.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health, healthcare compliance, quality assurance, clinical documentation, auditing, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health documentation, regulatory requirements, and compliance practices.
  • Familiarity with CPT, revenue, and diagnostic coding.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
  • Ability to travel between agency locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field.
  • Experience with medical credentialing.
  • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements.

What's in It for You?

Total Rewards – Full-Time Employees (30+ Hours per Week)

At Chimes, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

  • Competitive Salary: $70,000 Annually
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Discounts Through Tickets at Work
  • And More!

Why Join Chimes?

At Chimes, your work matters. You'll be part of a team committed to promoting quality services, strengthening compliance practices, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your expertise will help ensure our programs maintain high standards of accountability, quality, and care.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about behavioral health, compliance, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and join the Chimes team!

Apply today and help us make a meaningful difference!

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist will conduct audits of clinical records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and quality of care. They will also identify compliance issues, develop corrective action plans, and provide training to staff regarding documentation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active CPC or CPC-A medical coding certification and possess at least four years of professional experience in behavioral health or healthcare compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and CPT coding requirements are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Revenue codingMedicare regulations

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Healthcare Administration market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70kHealthcare Administration median $70k (middle half $65k–$76k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Healthcare Administration listings in Maryland12 active1,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Healthcare Administration pay trend−5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Healthcare Admin Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$70k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Healthcare Administration listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Chimes

Non-profit Organizations
Baltimore, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Employee Recognition Programs

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.