Responsibilities Director of Risk Management opportunity.Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a 65-bed residential treatment facility that provides treatment to adolescent boys and girls, ages 11 - 17. Treatment includes behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric interventions as well as education. Our treatment philosophy is based on trauma-informed care principles and offers distinct progressive phases of care. Located in Manatee County, Southwest Florida offers a diverse mix of lifestyle options. While most people think of our sandy beaches, waterfront views, and golf courses, this area on Florida's Gulf Coast is also rich in lifestyle diversity. From walkable downtowns to communities with art and cultural influences and equestrian ranches, Southwest Florida has something for everyone to love. Manatee County is an hour or two away from some of the state's large metropolitan areas.
Visit us online at: www.palmshoresbhc.com
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Director of Risk Management is responsible for safeguarding facility assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing patient safety and quality of care. The role oversees risk management, performance improvement initiatives, staff education, regulatory readiness, and serves as the Facility Safety Officer to promote a safe and compliant environment. Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes. Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities. Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies.
Benefit Highlights:- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
Qualifications - Master's Degree required - in related field to mental/behavioral health.
- Bachelor's Degree required if RN
- 5 years' clinical experience in a psychiatric in-patient/residential facility with knowledge of high-risk areas.
- 3 years management experience or leadership experience in related field required
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
- An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of crisis and behavior management.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills in order to communication in a clear a concise manner with patients, families, all regulatory and law enforcement agencies
- Knowledge of healthcare quality and risk management principles
Background: Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening.The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
