Director, Risk Management & Performance Improvement

Bradford Health Services; Smithville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Last Resort Recovery Center is seeking a Director of Risk Management & Performance Improvement for the Texas campus near Austin to lead risk and safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and accrediting standards.

You will build robust incident reporting, develop risk management infrastructures, and collaborate with clinical and audit teams to strengthen governance and patient safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading risk management programs in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to enforce standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Risk management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident reporting

Internal controls

Job description

The Last Resort Recovery Center offers a comprehensive range of treatment options designed to meet the diverse needs of men and their families struggling with many different types of substances. From personalized therapy sessions that integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to holistic approaches that emphasize mindfulness, nutrition, and physical wellness, our programs are designed to support clients every step of the way. The Last Resort offers a unique and powerful approach to addiction recovery through our Equine Therapy program. Nestled in the serene outskirts of Austin on our 55-acre ranch, our campus provides men with the opportunity to heal and grow from drug and alcohol abuse.

We are seeking a Director of Risk Management & Performance Improvement to add to our team. This individual will oversee the planning, organizing, directing and control all aspects of risk management activities. They will ensure 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 the standards of the accrediting and approval agencies.

Responsibilities

• 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