VP of Risk Management

Clearwater Living • Newport Beach, CA

21h • $185,000 - $200,000 • 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 works closely with senior leaders and key partners across operations, clinical services, HR, legal, finance, and insurance to protect residents, employees, assets, and the organization’s reputation while supporting long-term growth. The role is west coast based with 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
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of Claims and litigation management
• Strong knowledge of Insurance administration
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of Resident safety and quality improvement
• Strong knowledge of 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

What This Job Offers

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