DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT
About The Position
Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/ We are currently seeking a forward thinking and talented Director of Risk to be an integral part of the senior leadership team and play a key role in helping to build a dynamic employee culture where employees are engaged and find long-term success. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for monitoring the facility-wide Risk Management program and ensuring the facility’s program is in compliance with all the regulatory agencies and state and federal agencies. Duties include conducting investigations related to patient safety incidents; risk identification and reduction; managing, analyzing and presenting risk management data; collaborating with clinical leaders to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws as well as regulatory standards; and serving as point of contact with regulatory agencies. The Risk Management Director also assists in special projects of the organization involving patient safety, quality improvement, compliance, patient satisfaction and staff education. Position is based in Kirkland with responsibilities to travel periodically to satellite sites.
Requirements
- B.A. degree in healthcare or nursing, or equivalent experience in risk management preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in risk management preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- A strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, Washington State Department of Health standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals
- Knowledge and experience in data management and software programs
- Ability to work discreetly with highly confidential information
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional healthcare preferred.
- CPHRM or CPHQ preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring the facility-wide Risk Management program
- Ensuring the facility’s program is in compliance with all the regulatory agencies and state and federal agencies
- Conducting investigations related to patient safety incidents
- Risk identification and reduction
- Managing, analyzing and presenting risk management data
- Collaborating with clinical leaders to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws as well as regulatory standards
- Serving as point of contact with regulatory agencies
- Assisting in special projects of the organization involving patient safety, quality improvement, compliance, patient satisfaction and staff education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
