Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst



Department: Quality Assurance Job Status: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Rate of Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually Position Type: Full-Time Status: Accepting Applications


Position Description


Are you passionate about using data, investigations, and process improvement to reduce risk and strengthen healthcare operations?

We're seeking a Risk Analyst to support the organization's risk management, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. In this role, you'll analyze operational and clinical risks, conduct audits and investigations, monitor regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders across the organization to develop proactive strategies that enhance patient safety, operational performance, and regulatory readiness.


What You'll Do

• Analyze incident reports, grievances, executive summary findings, quality indicators, and operational data to identify organizational risks and emerging trends.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and root cause analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, client, and accreditation standards, ensuring organizational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop executive dashboards, scorecards, and analytical reports that provide meaningful insights for organizational decision-making.
• Track corrective action plans through completion and monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, accreditation activities, and external audits by preparing documentation and coordinating organizational responses.
• Partner with Operations, Clinical Leadership, Legal, Compliance, Quality, and other stakeholders to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and update policies, standard operating procedures, workflows, and risk management processes.
• Educate operational leaders on risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices to reduce organizational risk.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline (required)
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Nursing, Healthcare Quality, Risk Management, or a related discipline (preferred)

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare, behavioral health, quality improvement, compliance, or risk management (required)
• Experience conducting audits and investigations (required)
• Experience analyzing operational and clinical data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement (required)
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (required)
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to leadership teams (required)
• Experience in correctional healthcare or forensic behavioral health (preferred)
• Experience in behavioral health services (preferred)
• Experience collaborating with county partners, sheriffs' offices, courts, and multidisciplinary teams (preferred)
• Experience supporting performance improvement initiatives within complex healthcare organizations (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) (preferred)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) (preferred)
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) (preferred)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) (preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

Why Join Us

As a Risk Analyst, you'll play a key role in protecting patients, supporting operational excellence, and helping the organization proactively manage risk. Your work will directly influence quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and organizational decision-making through meaningful data analysis, investigations, and collaboration with leaders across the enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact in a mission-driven healthcare organization.


Perks and Benefits


In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Pet insurance
• Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.


You Matter


From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.


For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.


We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.


We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.