Director-Risk Management - Acadia Healthcare (Arkansas)
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Work closely with Clinical Department practice to ensure the organization's procedures and policies are being followed by all employees.
+ Work with internal auditors, security contractors, and other staff to establish an internal control system.
+ Monitor and analyze program performance data to determine program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Insure compliance with all administrative requirements.
+ Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
+ Maintain database of full disclosure activities and provide oversight for review programs and provides technical support as needed.
+ Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance initiatives.
+ Collaborate with clinical staff and management for prevention of clinical risks throughout the facility. Develops effective working relationships with clinical staff and administrative personnel to facilitate the delivery of patient care.
+ Create and implement policies and procedures that improve both patient care and employee safety. Ensure the application of institutional policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality and full disclosure.
+ Develop, implement, coordinate and facilitates the Quality Assurance/Process Improvement (QAPI) Program for facility.
+ Assess QAPI needs and trends for the facility program by reviewing current practices and gathering, compiling and evaluating data related to employees, services, and patient feedback.
+ Delegate and support the QAPI and risk management activities of Department Directors to ensure desired, department-related outcomes for patient care and safety.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
+ Five or more years’ experience in a risk management position.
+ One or more years’ supervisory experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
+ CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
+ First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
+ Problem Solving: Novice
+ Safety Minded: Novice
+ Planning & Organizing: Novice
+ Written Communication: Novice
+ Oral Communication: Novice
+ Attention to Detail: Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
+ Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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