DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT

UHS•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of various patient safety and risk management activities. Such responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performance and oversight of the claim management functions including investigation and analysis, performance of risk assessments including new services, performance of root cause analysis for the system including action plan tracking and facilitation, and management of the Patient Safety Council with incorporation of the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program. Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies. Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes. Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in Risk Management required
Minimum 3 years leadership experience in related field required, acute care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performance and oversight of the claim management functions including investigation and analysis
Performance of risk assessments including new services
Performance of root cause analysis for the system including action plan tracking and facilitation
Management of the Patient Safety Council with incorporation of the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program
Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies
Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes
Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities.