DIRECTOR OF RISK

Job ID: 370909Location: LAS VEGAS, NevadaEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: SafetyDetails: SPRING MOUNTAIN TRTMNT CNTR; Director; Day; Spring Mountain Treatment Center; Not Remote; 40; USD $95,000.00/Yr.; USD $115,000.00/Yr.; Starting from $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 a yearPosted: 2026-09-24Responsibilities Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility providing acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting since 2001. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, intensive physician involvement and oversight, and daily group and educational programs. We provide a caring and healthy environment that gives individuals a chance to make positive changes. Website: Spring Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a full-time Director of Risk Management. The Risk Director will plan, organize, direct and control all aspects of risk management 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. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate and encourage incident reporting system throughout the facility. Implement risk management program throughout the facility. Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety. Work closely with the Clinical Department and Nursing Department practice to ensure the organization's procedures and policies are 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. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements. Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to people receiving services, visitors, and employees. Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance initiatives. Create and implement policies and procedures that improve both patient care and employee safety. Ensure the application of institutional policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality and full disclosure. Promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and transparency. Investigate patient safety events, incidents, and near misses; conducts root cause analyses and reviews camera footage. Leads incident reporting processes and tracks trends to proactively address areas of risk. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. Benefits & Rewards Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment  Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off  (full-time and part-time positions) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (full-time and part-time positions) 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program  Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!  Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com  About Universal Health Services: Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred. Minimum five to eight years of relevant risk management experience, preferably within a behavioral health or hospital setting. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Familiarity with quality reporting systems and incident reporting tools. Ability to engage with the mental health population utilizing crisis intervention skills. Ability to engage with patients and team members in a Trauma Informed Care therapeutic approach. New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check. Must successfully complete RQI BLS training and obtain required BLS certification. EEO Statement  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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