Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management

Job overview

The Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports quality, safety, and regulatory readiness at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. The director oversees performance improvement and risk management programs, using quality indicators and incident analysis to identify issues and reduce risk. The role also prepares the facility for surveys and audits, trains staff on standards, and advises leadership on operational improvements.

What you'll do

• Oversee performance improvement and risk management plans
• collect and present quality data
• review incidents, grievances, and safety information
• assess potential losses and liability risks
• prepare for CMS and Joint Commission surveys and audits
• train staff on quality, privacy, and risk mitigation
• manage direct staff oversight
• collaborate with healthcare professionals and legal counsel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

performance improvement

risk management

healthcare quality

behavioral healthcare

regulatory readiness

incident analysis

houston tx

houston behavioral healthcare hospital

cms

the joint commission

cphq

cphrm

staff training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• short- and long-term disability
• EAP
• 401(k)/Roth option
• paid time off
• Tickets at Work.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of psychiatric service delivery experience, and CPHQ and CPHRM credentials; a master’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.