DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center in Manatee County, FL seeks a Director of Risk Management to safeguard assets, ensure regulatory readiness, and advance patient safety in a 65-bed residential program for youths aged 11–17.

The role leads risk management, performance improvement, staff education, and serves as Facility Safety Officer, partnering with the executive team to implement risk-reduction strategies. Master’s degree and 5+ years in clinical behavioral health with leadership required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field to mental/behavioral health.
• 3+ years leadership experience in behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard facility assets and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Advance patient safety and quality of care.
• Oversee risk management, performance improvement, and staff education.
• Serve as Facility Safety Officer and implement risk-reduction strategies with executives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis management

Communication

Quality and risk management

Education

Master's Degree in related field to mental/behavioral health

Bachelor's Degree required if RN

Job description

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

The 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

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.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 orleadership 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

EEO Statement

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