Threat Assessment Consultant

American Addiction Centers•Oak Brook, IL

2d•$41 - $62•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as an Enterprise Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) subject matter expert consultant to all business and care operation stakeholders including but not limited to acute and non-acute leadership, Risk Management, Public Safety, Legal, Human Resources Teammate Relations, and Executive Protection applying evidence based, trauma informed methodologies to assess and manage threats or concerning behaviors with a nexus to violence. Conduct dynamic intake, screening, and preliminary threat inquiries to identify imminent risk, classify threat typology, and determine appropriate escalation, intervention, or case closure. Lead full‑cycle threat assessment investigations, including evaluation of risk factors, protective factors, imminence, and pathway behaviors to render violence risk determinations using approved Threat Assessment and Management tools. reassess risk levels, lead development of balanced mitigation strategies, liaise with third-party partners to resolve higher-order, complex, or long-standing cases. Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, methods, and best practices. Facilitate and lead multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team (TAT) meetings, coordinating collaboration among Public Safety, Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal, Behavioral Health, and operational leaders. Conduct trauma‑informed interviews with Persons of Interest and impacted Teammates to assess risk, establish behavioral boundaries, reduce grievance, and support safety outcomes. Serve as a primary consultant for high‑risk operational scenarios, including patient aggression, high‑risk patient dismissals, high‑risk employment actions, domestic/intimate partner violence cases, and executive or high‑profile threats. Partner with Public Safety and analytic resources to utilize protective intelligence and open‑source information in support of threat assessments while adhering to privacy, civil rights, and legal standards. Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within designated systems, consistent with BTAM Required Operational Procedures. Provide ongoing case oversight and follow‑up, coordinating continued management strategies and determining appropriate case disposition (active, inactive, or closed). Support workplace violence prevention program effectiveness through trend analysis, provide BTAM training and exercises, and contribution to policy and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.
Typically requires 5 years of experience in assessing and managing situations that involve individuals who exhibit threatening, intimidating or disruptive behaviors; are emotionally distraught; and/or person(s) with complex personality traits or tendencies.
Knowledge of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) principles and evidence‑based methodologies used to assess and manage threat expressions and concerning behaviors with a nexus to violence.
Knowledge of violence typologies, risk enhancers and mitigators, and factors related to imminence and pathways to violence.
Skill in conducting behavioral assessments and risk evaluations using structured, repeatable, and defensible approaches.
Skill in facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration, including leading Threat Assessment Team (TAT) discussions and aligning stakeholders toward balanced safety outcomes.
Knowledge of trauma informed practices and their application in high risk, emotionally charged, and complex organizational environments.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and professional judgment skills to synthesize complex or incomplete information and inform sound recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation and communicate risk related information to leaders and stakeholders.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while operating within defined consultative authority.
Proficiency with office automation software, case documentation systems, and remote collaboration tools necessary to perform the role
Valid US driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain AAH driving standards.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday.
Must lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Temperature in working environment (when outside) may vary significantly due to seasonal changes.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards.
Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Registered member of the Association of Threat Assessment and Management Professionals (ATAP)
ATAP certified Threat Manager
5-10 years in assessing and managing situations that involve individuals who exhibit threatening, intimidating or disruptive behaviors; are emotionally distraught; and/or person(s) with complex personality traits or tendencies or 1 to 5 years’ experience in healthcare behavioral threat assessment and management .
Knowledge of workplace violence prevention, including considerations related to healthcare or similarly regulated settings.
Knowledge of privacy, civil rights, and legal considerations relevant to threat assessment, information sharing, and consultative risk mitigation.
Skill in conducting trauma‑informed interviews, including motivational boundary‑setting conversations that support de‑escalation and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Enterprise Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) subject matter expert consultant to all business and care operation stakeholders including but not limited to acute and non-acute leadership, Risk Management, Public Safety, Legal, Human Resources Teammate Relations, and Executive Protection applying evidence based, trauma informed methodologies to assess and manage threats or concerning behaviors with a nexus to violence.
Conduct dynamic intake, screening, and preliminary threat inquiries to identify imminent risk, classify threat typology, and determine appropriate escalation, intervention, or case closure.
Lead full‑cycle threat assessment investigations, including evaluation of risk factors, protective factors, imminence, and pathway behaviors to render violence risk determinations using approved Threat Assessment and Management tools.
Reassess risk levels, lead development of balanced mitigation strategies, liaise with third-party partners to resolve higher-order, complex, or long-standing cases.
Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, methods, and best practices.
Facilitate and lead multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team (TAT) meetings, coordinating collaboration among Public Safety, Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal, Behavioral Health, and operational leaders.
Conduct trauma‑informed interviews with Persons of Interest and impacted Teammates to assess risk, establish behavioral boundaries, reduce grievance, and support safety outcomes.
Serve as a primary consultant for high‑risk operational scenarios, including patient aggression, high‑risk patient dismissals, high‑risk employment actions, domestic/intimate partner violence cases, and executive or high‑profile threats.
Partner with Public Safety and analytic resources to utilize protective intelligence and open‑source information in support of threat assessments while adhering to privacy, civil rights, and legal standards.
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within designated systems, consistent with BTAM Required Operational Procedures.
Provide ongoing case oversight and follow‑up, coordinating continued management strategies and determining appropriate case disposition (active, inactive, or closed).
Support workplace violence prevention program effectiveness through trend analysis, provide BTAM training and exercises, and contribution to policy and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program