Director - Quality and Risk Management $10k Sign-On

Overview

Director - Quality and Risk Management

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

 

Come join our team as a Director of Quality/Risk Management at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health!  Our new free-standing hospital is opening soon!  Join the team at this brand new, state-of-the-art facility offering a full continuum of inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients.  The 80-bed hospital is located in Indio, CA.  You will plan, organize, direct and control all aspects of Risk Management and quality activities.  Ensure a safe environment for the protection of patients, clients, employees and visitors to the facility in such a manner as to comply with laws, regulations and the standards of the accrediting and approval agencies. 

 

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

 Pay Range:  $100,000 to $125,000, depending upon experience

 

At Coachella Valley Behavioral Health we specialize in providing clinically excellent treatment for adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Your job as a Director of Quality/Risk Management: 

• Oversee operations, business planning, and budget development for the Quality/Risk department.
• Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; assess liability and probability of legal action for possible notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting systems throughout the facility.
• Implement a Risk Management program throughout the facility.
• Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
• 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.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• 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 the 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 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 the 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.

Qualifications

Job 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.

 

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME