Director, Risk & Patient Safety Strategy

Acadia Healthcare; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Risk Manager to plan, direct, and oversee comprehensive risk management across a hospital facility. You will lead investigations, assess liability, and promote patient safety through robust incident reporting frameworks.

The role requires 2+ years in risk management, supervisory experience, and familiarity with regulatory surveys (CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, CMS). Join a team focused on safety and continuous improvement within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or related field required.
• Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required.
• One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported

Responsibilities

• Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility.
• Lead investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; collaborate with Legal to assess liability and notify when needed.
• Develop infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
• Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
• Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
• Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete Root Cause Analyses for specified events.
• Establish and lead a Safety Committee with measurable safety initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Staff development

Training

Regulatory compliance

Incident reporting

Collaboration

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or related field

Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Risk Manager to plan, direct, and oversee comprehensive risk management across a hospital facility. You will lead investigations, assess liability, and promote patient safety through robust incident reporting frameworks.

The role requires 2+ years in risk management, supervisory experience, and familiarity with regulatory surveys (CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, CMS). Join a team focused on safety and continuous improvement within a clinical setting.