Director of Risk Management

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 230 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 10,200 beds in 40 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 20,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Director of Risk Management – Options Behavioral Health System

Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and nearby military installations. The facility is a private inpatient 96-bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides services to Dedicated military personnel, Adults, Seniors, Children and Adolescents (ages 12 through 17). Designed to be a bridge between inpatient care and returning home, Red River Hospital’s outpatient programs serve as excellent step-down options after a higher level of treatment or as an entry point into the therapeutic process. With two levels of care, a partial hospitilization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), the facility's outpatient offerings give adults and adolescents a chance to understand their symptoms, improve their level of functioning, and return to happier, healthier lives.

Our supportive work environment is focused on sharing knowledge and expertise to help you get acclimated to your new role. Along with detailed training and continual support, our company will give you the autonomy you need to achieve your career goals. You already are passionate and caring about the patients. We will provide the same passion and attitude towards you.

We are looking to hire a Director of Risk Management this is a full-time, salaried position and is part of the dynamic leadership team at Red River Hospital.

To learn more please visit: Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center | Wichita, Tx | Red River Hospital

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee operations, business planning and budget development for the Risk department.
• Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate and encourage incident reporting system throughout the facility.
• Implement risk management program throughout the facility.
• Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
• Work closely with Clinical Department practice to ensure the organization's procedures and policies are being followed by all employees.
• Work with internal auditors, security contractors, and other staff to establish an internal control system.
• Monitor and analyze program performance data to determine program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Insure compliance with all administrative requirements.
• Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain database of full disclosure activities and provide oversight for review programs and provides technical support as needed.
• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and management for prevention of clinical risks throughout the facility. Develops effective working relationships with clinical staff and administrative personnel to facilitate the delivery of patient care.
• Create and implement policies and procedures that improve both patient care and employee safety. Ensure the application of institutional policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality and full disclosure.
• Develop, implement, coordinate and facilitates the Quality Assurance/Process Improvement (QAPI) Program for facility.
• Assess QAPI needs and trends for the facility program by reviewing current practices and gathering, compiling and evaluating data related to employees, services, and patient feedback.
• Delegate and support the QAPI and risk management activities of Department Directors to ensure desired, department-related outcomes for patient care and safety.
• Develop processes for identification, collection and analysis of performance measurement data.
• Utilize collected data regarding the outcome of activities for delivering continuously improving services.
• Develop written plans to improve and/or correct quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care. Conducts routine evaluations of the effectiveness of services.
• Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data and related information
  
  

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.
• Five or more years’ experience in a risk management position.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience required.
• Three or more years’ experience in a Quality or PI role required.
  
  

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• 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.
  
  

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