DIR - RISK / QUALITY
About The Position
Are you a strategic leader driven to elevate standards, strengthen safety, and champion excellence in behavioral health? We’re looking for a dynamic Director of Risk & Performance Improvement to guide our organization toward the highest levels of clinical integrity, regulatory compliance, and service quality. In this key leadership role, you will: ✔️ Lead system-wide risk mitigation strategies and performance-improvement initiatives ✔️ Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards ✔️ Partner with clinical and operational teams to optimize care delivery and client safety ✔️ Design quality-improvement frameworks that drive measurable outcomes ✔️ Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking problem-solver with deep expertise in behavioral health operations, a passion for safe and effective care, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of behavioral health quality, we want to meet you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience directing performance improvement and risk management activities in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, or mental health treatment setting preferred.
- Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission accreditation standards.
- Experience interpreting State and Federal standards related to hospital operations required.
Nice To Haves
- RN or LMSW licensure preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead system-wide risk mitigation strategies and performance-improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Partner with clinical and operational teams to optimize care delivery and client safety
- Design quality-improvement frameworks that drive measurable outcomes
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
