DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT/FT - RN License Required - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Relocation Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital, a 176-bed acute care facility serving the Houston area, seeks a Director of Risk Management. The role requires RN licensure and involves clinical identification, risk evaluation, and coordinating corrective actions to reduce risk in patient care and services.

The hospital offers behavioral health programs across levels of care, a 24/7 crisis and treatment framework, and opportunities to lead risk management initiatives within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• RN license required.
• Three years of clinical psychiatric experience with knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and monitors a Risk Management program in accordance with UHS TERM Program.
• Provide leadership in risk management and QAPI initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Director, Risk Management Opportunity - RN License Required

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Risk management/QAPI to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Director, Risk Management is responsible for clinical identification, risk evaluation and coordination of corrective action related to risk issues and creating methods to avoid, eliminate and/or reduce risk situations associated with the provision of patient care and services.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and monitors a Risk Management program in accordance with UHS T.E.R.M Program
• Leadership Competencies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights:

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Relocation Bonus as needed
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Licensure and certification Required: RN License
• Experience Required: Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric setting or related field with specific knowledge in high-risk areas, Joint Commission, CMS, and other relevant state and federal regulations Experience may be substituted with education on a 1:1 basis.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.