Director, Risk Management and Quality - Behavioral Health

Director of Risk Management and Quality

Your experience matters

Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Risk Management and Quality joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Director of Risk Management and Quality who excels in this role :

• Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements / objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal / external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Manages the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff.
• This position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. You will have access to and / or work with sensitive and / or confidential information.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Master's degree in a health-related field (preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field with equivalent in a psychiatric hospital. Additional requirements include :

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

More about Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.

EEOC Statement

Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.