Compass Health, Inc. 

Jefferson City, Missouri

Compass Health, a Missouri nonprofit health care organization, is actively recruiting candidates for its full-time, open position of Associate Counsel.

Compass Health offers accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri.

We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). 


Job Number:  01-250606-02: Associate Counsel


Company Name:   Compass Health, Inc. 


The Associate Counsel for Compass Health is responsible for providing general corporate and legal analysis and advice relating to regulatory and health care compliance matters, HIPAA/privacy law, general business transactional legal matters, and other health care administrative transactions. This position will act as a resource to others in the Legal & Compliance Department and work closely with Compass Health’s General Counsel and EVP Corporate Compliance & Quality, leadership and staff on general compliance and contractual matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC:

• Advises on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and internal policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Delivers legal advice on healthcare-related matters with a focus on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial agreements

• Serves as a subject matter expert by responding to regulatory compliance inquiries and providing guidance

• Interprets and advises on federal and state laws and regulations related to corporate and regulatory compliance

• Partners with internal departments to ensure contractual terms align with legal requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies

• Assists in the implementation and ongoing management of the company’s compliance program

• Manages multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

• Communicates effectively with senior management by translating complex technical and legal issues into clear, actionable guidance

• Undertakes other legal assignments and responsibilities as needed

A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a practicing attorney with at least two (2) years of healthcare experience and specialized experience working at a law firm, corporate legal department or federal or state healthcare agency required.

Knowledge of state Medicaid programs, CMS Medicare guidelines, fraud, waste and abuse laws, and HIPAA preferred.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts preferred.

Experience with a healthcare company or companies within another regulated industry preferred.

Experience with a healthcare company or companies within another regulated industry preferred.


Interested Parties:     Apply online by visiting 
https://compasshealthnetwork.org/careers/

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