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Now Hiring: Director of Risk & Performance Improvement - Behavioral Health

Are you a strategic leader driven to elevate standards, strengthen safety, and champion excellence in behavioral health? We're looking for a dynamic Director of Risk & Performance Improvement to guide our organization toward the highest levels of clinical integrity, regulatory compliance, and service quality.

In this key leadership role, you will:
Lead system-wide risk mitigation strategies and performance-improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
Partner with clinical and operational teams to optimize care delivery and client safety
Design quality-improvement frameworks that drive measurable outcomes
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking problem-solver with deep expertise in behavioral health operations, a passion for safe and effective care, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of behavioral health quality, we want to meet you.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing, social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience directing performance improvement and risk management activities in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, or mental health treatment setting preferred. Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission accreditation standards. Experience interpreting State and Federal standards related to hospital operations required.

Licensure or Certification: None required. RN or LMSW licensure preferred