Behavioral Health Specialist
Listed compensation
$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k | Healthcare Administration median $70k (middle half $65k–$76k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Healthcare Administration listings in Maryland | 12 active | 1,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Healthcare Administration pay trend | −5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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