About the Role
This role oversees all aspects of facility licensure and regulatory compliance for ABC centers across multiple states. It leads the initial licensure process for new centers, supports ongoing compliance for existing locations, and acts as the subject matter expert on state-specific regulations and inspection readiness. The position partners with operational leadership, clinical teams, legal/compliance, and regulatory agencies to ensure centers meet all licensing standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the licensure process for all new ABC centers, including applications, renewals, inspections, and regulatory approvals.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of state-specific licensure regulations and requirements in all states where the organization operates.
- Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes to organizational leadership and center teams.
- Develop and maintain standardized licensure processes, documentation systems, and compliance workflows across all centers.
- Serve as the primary organizational liaison with state facility licensing agencies, accreditation bodies, and regulatory entities.
- Ensure all centers maintain proactive inspection readiness through ongoing audits, documentation reviews, and compliance monitoring.
- Partner with center leadership to prepare for announced and unannounced regulatory inspections.
- Support centers during inspections and assist with responses to findings, corrective action plans, and follow-up requirements.
- Conduct routine internal compliance assessments to identify and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Ensure center documentation, policies, operational records, and required postings remain current and compliant with state regulations.
- Collaborate with Operations, Clinical Leadership, HR, Facilities, and Compliance teams to ensure licensing requirements are integrated into center operations.
- Provide guidance and training to center leadership regarding facility licensure standards, documentation expectations, and regulatory best practices.
- Assist with expansion planning by evaluating facility licensure feasibility and timelines for new markets and locations.
- Maintain accurate tracking systems for facility licenses, renewals, inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Develop scalable compliance programs and tools to support organizational growth across multiple states.
- Identify opportunities to improve facility licensure efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and strengthen operational readiness.
- Create reporting dashboards and provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding licensure status and compliance trends.
- Foster a culture of accountability, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Compliance, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare facility licensure, regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, or related field.
- Strong understanding of state healthcare licensing regulations and inspection processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory inspections and corrective action responses.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with compliance tracking systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management platforms.
Skills
- Regulatory Expertise
- Compliance Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication & Relationship Management
Location
- Remote
- Onsite
Work Type
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 to $140,000
Benefits
- 10 Days of PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Flex Days + More with Tenure
- Student Loan Repayment Employer Contributions
- Maternity/Paternity Award of up to $3,000 & FSA Options for Childcare
- Door Dash Pass, Team Happy Hours, and Regional Night of Honors
- Up to $600 Student Loan Repayment Options & Tuition Discounts
- Quarterly Team outings and events
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- 401K Retirement Plans with company matching
About the Company
- Every individual with autism has their own special story.
- At ABC, our goal is to empower children with autism to achieve their full potential.
- We meet every child where they are, using a strengths-based approach.
- With an industry leading Net Promoter Score of 97 from families, we engender loyalty and support from all parents and clinicians.
- With location in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina and Minnesota, ABC is the largest and leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for pediatric patients with autism.
- Behind the success of each child is a passionate team of more than 1,000 board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), 7,000 para-professionals (BTs and RBTs) and a support team of psychologists, assessment specialists and operations professionals devoted to serving and improving the lives of children with autism.
Equal Opportunity
- ABC is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
