Compliance & Risk Specialist

Trinity Employment Specialists; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Risk Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role leads the organization's clinical risk program, develops annual goals, and collaborates with executive leadership to promote safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree, 5+ years of clinical experience, and 3+ years in leadership with strong analytical and reporting skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical or behavioral health field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical risk assessment, incident reporting, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the organization's clinical risk management program with annual goals and improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations and follow-up for critical clinical incidents, including root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to strengthen organizational safety and compliance.
• Develop and monitor risk reporting, dashboards, and QA activities for improvement.
• Partner with legal and insurance on exposures and regulatory investigations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree (clinical/behavioral health)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Director of Clinical Risk Management | Tulsa, OK

Salary: $100,000–$115,000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Risk Management for a direct-hire leadership opportunity with a mission-driven organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional with strong clinical judgment, leadership experience, and a passion for patient safety, quality improvement, and organizational excellence. The Director will oversee the organization's clinical risk management program, identify and mitigate potential risks, lead clinical incident investigations, and implement strategies that protect clients, employees, and organizational operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who can navigate complex clinical, regulatory, and legal matters while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Risk Management & Leadership

Direct and oversee the organization's clinical risk management program. Develop and implement annual risk management goals, policies, and improvement initiatives. Identify emerging clinical risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Collaborate with executive leadership to strengthen organizational safety and compliance. Provide guidance on complex clinical risk situations and support staff training.

Incident Investigation & Risk Mitigation

Lead investigations, documentation, and follow-up for critical and sentinel clinical incidents. Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans. Evaluate high-risk clinical situations and assist in developing appropriate safety plans. Improve incident reporting procedures, tracking systems, and documentation practices. Partner with Legal Counsel and Compliance on potential liability exposures, reportable events, and investigations. Monitor corrective actions to ensure effective risk reduction.

Reporting & Quality Improvement

Analyze clinical incident data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Develop and monitor Power BI reports and dashboards tracking clinical risk trends. Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, the Risk Council, and board committees. Support committee reporting, presentations, and follow-up initiatives. Translate clinical risk data into actionable strategies that improve patient safety and organizational performance.

Organizational Risk Management

Collaborate with leadership, legal counsel, and insurance partners on organizational risk initiatives. Assist with annual insurance portfolio reviews and renewals. Support enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master's degree in a related clinical or behavioral health field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervision, quality improvement, risk management, compliance, or clinical operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical risk assessment, incident reporting, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and organizational leadership.

Required Licensure

Must hold a professional behavioral health license, such as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Other qualifying licensed mental health professional Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required for work-related travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting clinical investigations, root cause analyses, or quality reviews.
• Leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or clinical operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory investigations, clinical liability, and risk mitigation.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting systems.
• Experience presenting findings to executive leadership or board committees.
• Professional Risk Management Certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and objective during high-risk situations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to navigate complex clinical, regulatory, ethical, and legal issues.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on operational responsibilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead agency-wide clinical safety and risk reduction initiatives.
• Influence organizational policies and quality improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with experienced clinical, legal, and compliance professionals.
• Strengthen systems that protect clients, employees, and organizational operations.
• Advance your leadership career while making a lasting organizational impact.

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