Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Director of Risk and Quality-Florida
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Description
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Are you an experienced leader in risk management and quality improvement looking to make a meaningful impact? Devereux is seeking a Director of Risk and Quality to support our Florida operations while serving as a key member of our national risk and quality team. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality services for children, adolescents, and families throughout Florida’s continuum of care — from inpatient psychiatric treatment to group homes, foster care, and prevention services. You will work closely with local and national leadership to implement proactive risk strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate will work remotely but will require attendance at in-person meetings and other onsite activities in Central Florida (Eg., Orlando/Viera area). Why Join Devereux? Make a statewide impact
by overseeing risk and quality for one of Florida’s most comprehensive behavioral health providers.
Collaborate nationally
with experts across Devereux’s enterprise on initiatives that raise the bar for safety, compliance, and care.
Influence executive decision-making
by providing direct insight and recommendations to Florida and national leadership.
Mentor a dedicated team
and model best practices in quality improvement, incident management, and regulatory readiness.
Enjoy stability and support
through a nationally respected nonprofit known for clinical innovation, research, and mission-driven work.
Benefit eligibility begins
the first day of the first pay period after 30 days of employment.
About Devereux Florida Devereux Florida provides a broad continuum of care for children and adolescents with mental health, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Services include inpatient psychiatric treatment, specialized group homes, foster care and therapeutic foster care, outpatient counseling, case management, prevention programs, and statewide mobile response teams. Our programs are grounded in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, and individualized supports. Position Overview The
Director of Risk and Quality – Florida
reports to the
Vice President of Safety and Risk
and serves as the lead for all risk management and quality improvement functions across Devereux Florida. Key responsibilities include: Leading Florida’s efforts in risk mitigation, incident response, infection control, and environmental safety.
Tracking and analyzing key risk and quality data; identifying trends and coordinating corrective action planning.
Providing guidance on legal and insurance-related risk issues and supporting regulatory survey readiness.
Collaborating with program and operational leaders to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Medicaid, and state licensing requirements.
Serving as a member of the
Florida Senior Management Team
and a key liaison to the national office.
Qualifications Master’s degree
from an accredited institution (required)
Minimum one year of supervisory experience
in a behavioral health or health care setting(required)
Strong knowledge of
risk management principles
,
incident tracking
, and
regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated understanding of
federal and state regulations
, insurance programs, and liability controls
Experience conducting staff training and coaching teams through improvement initiatives
Familiarity with
Medicaid
, state licensing, and
Joint Commission standards
(preferred)
Experience in
behavioral healthcare settings
(preferred)
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Posted Date
1 week ago (8/8/2025 7:56 AM) Requisition ID
2025-45846 Category
Quality Mgmt Position Type
Full-Time The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Are you an experienced leader in risk management and quality improvement looking to make a meaningful impact? Devereux is seeking a Director of Risk and Quality to support our Florida operations while serving as a key member of our national risk and quality team. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality services for children, adolescents, and families throughout Florida’s continuum of care — from inpatient psychiatric treatment to group homes, foster care, and prevention services. You will work closely with local and national leadership to implement proactive risk strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate will work remotely but will require attendance at in-person meetings and other onsite activities in Central Florida (Eg., Orlando/Viera area). Why Join Devereux? Make a statewide impact
by overseeing risk and quality for one of Florida’s most comprehensive behavioral health providers.
Collaborate nationally
with experts across Devereux’s enterprise on initiatives that raise the bar for safety, compliance, and care.
Influence executive decision-making
by providing direct insight and recommendations to Florida and national leadership.
Mentor a dedicated team
and model best practices in quality improvement, incident management, and regulatory readiness.
Enjoy stability and support
through a nationally respected nonprofit known for clinical innovation, research, and mission-driven work.
Benefit eligibility begins
the first day of the first pay period after 30 days of employment.
About Devereux Florida Devereux Florida provides a broad continuum of care for children and adolescents with mental health, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Services include inpatient psychiatric treatment, specialized group homes, foster care and therapeutic foster care, outpatient counseling, case management, prevention programs, and statewide mobile response teams. Our programs are grounded in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, and individualized supports. Position Overview The
Director of Risk and Quality – Florida
reports to the
Vice President of Safety and Risk
and serves as the lead for all risk management and quality improvement functions across Devereux Florida. Key responsibilities include: Leading Florida’s efforts in risk mitigation, incident response, infection control, and environmental safety.
Tracking and analyzing key risk and quality data; identifying trends and coordinating corrective action planning.
Providing guidance on legal and insurance-related risk issues and supporting regulatory survey readiness.
Collaborating with program and operational leaders to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Medicaid, and state licensing requirements.
Serving as a member of the
Florida Senior Management Team
and a key liaison to the national office.
Qualifications Master’s degree
from an accredited institution (required)
Minimum one year of supervisory experience
in a behavioral health or health care setting(required)
Strong knowledge of
risk management principles
,
incident tracking
, and
regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated understanding of
federal and state regulations
, insurance programs, and liability controls
Experience conducting staff training and coaching teams through improvement initiatives
Familiarity with
Medicaid
, state licensing, and
Joint Commission standards
(preferred)
Experience in
behavioral healthcare settings
(preferred)
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Posted Date
1 week ago (8/8/2025 7:56 AM) Requisition ID
2025-45846 Category
Quality Mgmt Position Type
Full-Time The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
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