VP, Compliance Officer

Job Title: VP, Compliance Officer Department: Executive Leadership Reports to: CEO Location: Remote or Hybrid (if NYC based) Travel: 25% Salary Range: $200K to 240K* • New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone. 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. Required Skills & Competencies • 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 se Apply tot his job Apply To this Job