Director of Workplace Health & Safety
About The Position
Riverbend Community Mental Health is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and mission-driven Director of Workplace Health & Safety to lead the vision, strategy, and continuous improvement of its facilities, safety, and environmental operations. This role is an opportunity to shape the environments where healing happens, ensuring Riverbend’s facilities are safe, resilient, compliant, and designed to support exceptional behavioral health services. As Riverbend expands under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, this role will be at the forefront of transforming the physical infrastructure to meet evolving clinical needs, regulatory expectations, and organizational growth. The Director will develop and execute organization-wide strategies integrating facilities management, workplace health and safety, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and physical security, fostering a culture where safety is embedded in all aspects of work. This leadership position directly impacts care providers, the community, and Riverbend’s ability to deliver high-quality behavioral health services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. (Years of experience considered in lieu of a degree).
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Health & Safety, or related operational leadership.
- Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets and vendor contracts.
- A strategic leader with deep expertise in facilities management, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments
- A collaborative partner who can align operational infrastructure with clinical and organizational priorities
- A leader committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
- A professional who leads with integrity, accountability, and a passion for mission-driven work
Nice To Haves
- Experience overseeing multiple facilities and capital improvement projects preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Riverbend’s facilities, ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming environments that support exceptional behavioral health care
- Develop and execute long-term facilities strategies, capital improvement plans, and operational initiatives aligned with organizational growth and CCBHC standards
- Oversee building systems, maintenance operations, vendors, contractors, security systems, and facility compliance requirements
- Drive organization-wide workplace health and safety initiatives, including risk assessments, safety programs, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance
- Lead emergency preparedness, crisis response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning to ensure organizational readiness
- Partner with Executive Leadership and departments across the organization to align physical environments with evolving clinical needs and service expansion
- Develop and monitor safety metrics, budgets, policies, and performance improvement strategies
- Build and lead a team focused on excellence, accountability, and a proactive culture of safety
Benefits
- Choice of 3 Medical plans
- Prescriptions Benefits
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Doctor on Demand
- Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits
- Choice of 2 Dental plans
- Vision Plan
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
