Healthcare Risk Director - Safety & Compliance

Acadia Healthcare; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks an experienced Risk Director to lead the facility's risk management, ensure patient and staff safety, and drive compliant operations. You will oversee risk programs, investigations, and collaboration with multiple departments to mitigate liability and promote best practices.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong analytical skills, and a track record of improving safety culture within healthcare environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management program across the facility.
• Oversee incident investigations and collaborate with Legal to assess liability.
• Promote a culture of safety and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with departments to monitor compliance with laws and policies.
• Develop proactive strategies to prevent harm and liabilities.

Skills

Risk management

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Training & staff development

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in healthcare/risk management

Master's preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks an experienced Risk Director to lead the facility's risk management, ensure patient and staff safety, and drive compliant operations. You will oversee risk programs, investigations, and collaboration with multiple departments to mitigate liability and promote best practices.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong analytical skills, and a track record of improving safety culture within healthcare environments.