East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Director of Clincal Risk Management
East Tennessee Behavioral Health, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Director of Risk – East Tennessee Behavioral Health
East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a 90‑bed inpatient treatment center located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We provide high‑quality care for individuals with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and co‑occurring addictions. Our acute inpatient program serves adolescents, adults, and senior adults, while our outpatient programming serves adults age 18 and older. We offer group therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, detox, medication management, and basic medical care. Specialty services include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for those with severe depression symptoms. With a focus on long‑term healing, we deliver personalized care with compassion and respect. Essential Functions
Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility. Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department. Lead investigations, analyze actual and potential risks, and collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility. Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety. Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting and streamlining the incident reporting process. Monitor and promote compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies. Identify high‑risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees. Provide staff development and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk. Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures. Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program. Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a root cause analysis for specified events. Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture. Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives. 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. Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required. One or more years of supervisory experience preferred. Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys required. Licenses / Designations / Certifications
CPHRM Preferred. CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required. First aid may be required based on state or facility. Why Join
Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance‑based bonus opportunity. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match to support your financial future. Stock‑based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success. Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays. Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills. Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a 90‑bed inpatient treatment center located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We provide high‑quality care for individuals with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and co‑occurring addictions. Our acute inpatient program serves adolescents, adults, and senior adults, while our outpatient programming serves adults age 18 and older. We offer group therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, detox, medication management, and basic medical care. Specialty services include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for those with severe depression symptoms. With a focus on long‑term healing, we deliver personalized care with compassion and respect. Essential Functions
Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility. Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department. Lead investigations, analyze actual and potential risks, and collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility. Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety. Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting and streamlining the incident reporting process. Monitor and promote compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies. Identify high‑risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees. Provide staff development and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk. Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures. Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program. Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a root cause analysis for specified events. Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture. Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives. 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. Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required. One or more years of supervisory experience preferred. Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys required. Licenses / Designations / Certifications
CPHRM Preferred. CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required. First aid may be required based on state or facility. Why Join
Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance‑based bonus opportunity. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match to support your financial future. Stock‑based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success. Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays. Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills. Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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