Job Description

Director of Risk Management - Behavioral Health 

The  Director of Risk Management has broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Dover, Delaware area. Dover Behavioral Health System features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Dover Behavioral Health System. This opportunity offers working at a hospital known for its  outstanding patient satisfaction , including ranking 6th for highest patient satisfaction in 2020 compared to over 200+ psychiatric hospitals. We attribute this success to our talented and dedicated staff. We are the best at what we do!

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage a Healthcare Peer Review Reporting system to ensure timely reporting and analysis of incidents and risks, including data entry into the MIDAS Database and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with medical staff and department directors to identify and implement risk reduction strategies, as well as ensure proper credentialing processes related to professional liability.
• Assist in claims management by facilitating the investigation and documentation of incidents, including preserving essential records for legal purposes, and reporting to Corporate Risk Management.
• Actively participate in committees such as Patient Safety Council and Environment of Care/Safety, contributing to the development of safety standards and practices.
• Prepare and submit risk management reports and data analysis monthly to Corporate Risk Management, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards and timely reporting of potential claims incidents.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, or related health field required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience : Four (4) years of experience in risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting.

Additional Requirements:  A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, TDSHS, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

About Our Parent Company (Universal Health Services):

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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