CARF Accreditation Specialist (Temporary) - Houston

CARF Accreditation Specialist (Temporary) - Houston

Duration: July 1 - December 31

We are seeking an experienced Accreditation & Compliance Specialist to support accreditation readiness, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. This contract role will focus on implementing sustainable systems and processes that support accreditation standards, with a strong emphasis on organizational compliance and continuous quality improvement.

Candidates with CARF experience are strongly encouraged to apply; however, we also welcome professionals with experience supporting other accreditation or regulatory compliance programs who are eager to learn CARF standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Develop practical tools, templates, workflows, and tracking systems to support compliance and accreditation efforts.
• Partner with leadership and program teams to integrate accreditation standards into daily operations.
• Support mock surveys, readiness activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen performance management and compliance systems across programs.
• Assist with documentation, policy development, and implementation of sustainable compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, or performance management initiatives.
• Preferred: Experience as a CARF surveyor, accreditation consultant, or CARF compliance leader.
• Knowledge of CARF ASPIRE to Excellence Section 1 standards is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Employment & Community Services and/or Behavioral Health programs is a plus.
• Strong communication, facilitation, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.

Work Location

• Hybrid (Flexible work arrangement may be available)

Schedule

Flexible, project-based contract assignment from July 1 through December 31.

This opportunity is ideal for an accreditation or compliance professional who can translate standards into practical, sustainable systems that support ongoing organizational excellence. Whether your experience is with CARF or another accreditation framework, we are looking for someone who is passionate about building strong compliance programs and driving continuous improvement.

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