Director of Risk Management

Acadia Healthcare•St. Augustine, FL

About The Position

Director of Risk Management – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL - Opening Late Summer 2026 We are seeking an experienced and strategic Risk Director to lead our facility's risk management efforts and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this leadership role, you will oversee the implementation of a comprehensive risk management program, collaborate with multiple departments to assess and mitigate risks, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. The Risk Director will lead incident investigations, manage compliance with regulations, and develop proactive strategies to prevent harm and potential liabilities. Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). What We Offer: Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive: Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required.
Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported
CPHRM Preferred.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility.
Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department.
Lead Investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility.
Collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification.
Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility.
Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
Collaborate with employees to streamline the incident reporting process making it more effective and efficient.
Collaborate with facility leadership and all departments to monitor and promote compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies
Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
Provide staff development, and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk.
Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures.
Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a Root Cause Analysis for specified events.
Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture.
Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.