Compliance Specialist

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, core business hours.

Location: This position is posted as remote; however, per company policy, candidates residing within a 35‑mile radius of ZIP code 80230 will be required to follow a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite), even if they applied to the remote posting.

The Compliance Specialist provides foundational support to the organization's compliance program, risk-management activities, and policy and procedure administration. This role also serves as a key point of contact for patient rights, grievances and advocacy needs. The position helps ensure regulatory alignment, promotes safety and ethical care and strengthens the organization’s culture of compliance.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Supports the risk management team with administrative duties, and may assist with preliminary investigations, fact gathering and follow-up tasks

Maintains risk management documentation and risk mitigation files

Serves as the accessible point of contact for patients and families seeking to file a formal complaint or grievance

Documents grievances, coordinates responses, and ensures timely resolution in accordance with regulatory timelines

Assists with policy lifecycle management, including formatting, proofreading version control, and distribution

Maintains the organization’s policy library, tracks review cycles, update schedules and required approvals

Must haves:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, healthcare administration or related field or applicable experience (required)

2-3+ years of behavioral health experience (required)

1+ years of project management experience (required)

Bonus qualities:

1+ years of experience in patient advocacy in the behavioral health setting (preferred)

1+ years of experience in healthcare compliance and or risk management (preferred)

1+ year of experience in Microsoft applications (preferred)

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (preferred)

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Colorado pay range

$31.30 — $39.13 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.