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Director of Risk Management
Location: Warrior, AL
Position Overview
A leading behavioral healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled Director of Risk Management to oversee risk, safety, and compliance operations at its Warrior, AL facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral health settings, ideally detox and addiction experience as well. This role is central to ensuring the facility maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and accreditation readiness—particularly regarding Joint Commission requirements.
The Director will work closely with organizational leadership to lead investigations, evaluate critical events, implement corrective action plans, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in healthcare risk management, with behavioral health experience strongly preferred
- Experience in detox or substance-use treatment programs is a bonus
- At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, and accreditation requirements
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with clients, families, and staff
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain alert in a safety-sensitive environment
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Solid understanding of healthcare compliance, and other privacy regulations
- Ability to remain calm and composed during crises, critical incidents, or stressful situations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field
- Hands-on experience supporting Joint Commission audits, surveys, or accreditation preparation
Key Responsibilities
- Lead risk management functions tailored to behavioral health and addiction treatment operations
- Partner with leadership to identify, assess, and resolve safety and risk concerns within the Warrior facility
- Provide training and guidance to staff on risk policies, incident reporting, and compliance expectations
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission standards
- Oversee the review and documentation of sentinel events and critical incidents; guide root cause analysis efforts
- Maintain comprehensive documentation in risk management systems
- Participate in compliance investigations and assist with follow-up and corrective action plans
- Provide safety and risk data to performance improvement teams to inform systemwide enhancements
- Monitor trends and proactively recommend interventions to reduce liability and strengthen patient safety
- Perform additional duties as assigned