Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel

The posting, as Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc. wrote it

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care, this is the work we do every day.

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center , every role is connected to something bigger. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we deliver integrated, whole-person care to individuals and families across Indiana, regardless of income or insurance status.

Our teams work at the intersection of clinical excellence and community impact, supporting underserved populations while building a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and growth. Here, you are not just joining a workplace, you are becoming part of a mission that truly matters.

The Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel will protect the organization's HRSA designation, 340B eligibility, FTCA deemed status, and tax-exempt standing while enabling continued strategic growth across primary care, dental, optometry, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and school-based service lines. This is a high-visibility role requiring equal fluency in healthcare regulatory compliance and day-to-day legal practice, and it is best suited to a leader who can move seamlessly between strategic advisory work with the Board, CEO. and Executive Leadership Team. Position reports to the Chief Executive Officer, with a dual reporting relationship to the Board of Directors (Compliance Committee) on compliance matters, including direct, unfiltered access to the Board for reporting material compliance risks.

Location: Hybrid; Indianapolis, IN (Headquarters), with regional oversight across Howard, Johnson, Hancock, Shelby, Madison, and Grant counties. Expect periodic travel (estimated 15–25%) to counties sites across Kokomo, Greenwood, Greenfield, Shelbyville, Alexandria, and Marion for audits, training, board engagement, and site oversight. Occasional evening/weekend availability required for board meetings or urgent compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's designated Compliance Officer under HRSA requirements and as its principal internal legal counsel, representing both functions in executive leadership discussions and Board meetings.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve an enterprise-wide compliance program — including a written compliance plan, code of conduct, policies and procedures, training curriculum, and an effective, confidential reporting mechanism (e.g., compliance hotline) covering all affiliated entities.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on legal, regulatory, and risk matters affecting a $100M+, 500+-employee organization, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance.
• Monitor evolving federal, state, and local healthcare law affecting FQHC operations, licensure, and multi-site expansion, and proactively update policies and training in response.
• Lead investigations, internal and external audits, and corrective action plans related to compliance concerns, ensuring findings are re

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el budgets and work product quality.

• Advise on mergers, affiliations, and structural changes involving the organization's multi-entity corporate family, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Partner with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters, including policy review, workplace investigations, and reduction-in-force or restructuring guidance when applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee the Compliance Department, including compliance analysts/auditors, and provides functional guidance to privacy, risk management, and legal support staff. Indirect oversight of liaisons embedded within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar license in good standing (IN bar required, or ability to obtain promptly through reciprocity/waiver).
• Minimum 5-7 years of healthcare legal and/or compliance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership compliance role.
• Demonstrated expertise in FQHC, HRSA, 340B, and federal/state healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare billing, HIPAA, and corporate governance for multi-entity organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential.
• Experience with behavioral health, substance use treatment licensure (42 CFR Part 2), or school-based health programs.
• Prior experience advising nonprofit boards and tax-exempt subsidiaries.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work that directly impacts access to care across our communities
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision) designed to support you and your family
• Generous PTO because we believe caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you plan for what’s ahead
• Life and disability coverage for peace of mind

Here, you are not just filling a role—you are helping shape healthier communities and advancing equitable care every day!