Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or related field required; Master's preferred.
Minimum of two years' experience in a risk management role.
Supervisory experience preferred, with at least one year.
Familiarity with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys relevant to service lines.
CPHRM certification preferred; CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required. First aid may be necessary based on state or facility.
Responsibilities
Implement a comprehensive risk management program across the facility.
Collaborate with corporate risk management for strategic alignment.
Lead investigations into risks and work with legal teams on potential liabilities.
Develop systems that enhance patient safety and compliance.
Encourage a culture of safety through effective incident reporting.
Streamline incident reporting processes in collaboration with staff.
Identify high-risk areas that could impact patients, staff, or visitors.
Benefits
Training and development opportunities related to risk management.
Support for obtaining necessary certifications and training.
Collaborative work environment with facility leadership and departments.
Involvement in safety initiatives and committees to enhance workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Risk Director to lead our facility's risk management efforts and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this leadership role, you will oversee the implementation of a comprehensive risk management program, collaborate with multiple departments to assess and mitigate risks, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. The Risk Director will lead incident investigations, manage compliance with regulations, and develop proactive strategies to prevent harm and potential liabilities.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Plan, organize, direct, and oversee all aspects of risk management activities. Promote a safe environment for the protection of patients, clients, employees, and visitors to the facility in such a manner as to comply with laws, regulations, and regulatory agencies. Identify risks that could potentially result in harm to patients, staff or visitors or lead to litigation or negative media or various forms of loss.
Salary
$48.00/hr - $64.80/hr
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility.
Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department.
Lead Investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility. Collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility.
Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
Collaborate with employees to streamline the incident reporting process making it more effective and efficient.
Collaborate with facility leadership and all departments to monitor and promote compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies
Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
Provide staff development, and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk.
Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures.
Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a Root Cause Analysis for specified events.
Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture.
Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
Two or more years' experience in a risk management position required.
One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPHRM Preferred.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
About Valley Behavioral Health
Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
