VP of Risk Management

Clearwater Living • Newport Beach, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clearwater Living is seeking a Vice President of Risk Management to lead enterprise-wide risk strategy across their senior living communities and corporate operations. This executive role is responsible for identifying and reducing organizational risk while strengthening resident safety, quality care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The position collaborates with senior leaders and key partners across various departments to protect residents, employees, assets, and the organization's reputation, while also supporting long-term growth. The role is based on the west coast and involves travel to Clearwater communities and the home office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or senior living risk management.
• Strong knowledge of: Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations, Enterprise Risk Management, Claims and litigation management, Insurance administration, Regulatory compliance, Resident safety and quality improvement, Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to community locations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, JD, or related discipline).
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), or comparable certification.
• Experience supporting multi-state senior living operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk management strategy across senior living communities and corporate operations.
• Identify, assess, and reduce operational, clinical, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Oversee claims, litigation, insurance programs, incident investigations, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Partner with operations, clinical, legal, HR, finance, and insurance teams to strengthen resident safety, compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Use data, trends, and performance metrics to guide risk reduction strategies and provide executive reporting.
• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth while protecting residents, employees, assets, and reputation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
• Meaningful work impacting the lives of seniors and their families.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.
• Excellent benefits
• 401k + generous company match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Culture of people first and service always

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive