Risk Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

Owensboro, KY 42301, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's degree, Travel Percentage:
Occasional, Job Shift: Day, The Risk Manager coordinates day-to-day risk management and patient safety activities across River Valley facilities and programs. Under the direction of the Vice President of Medical Services and Compliance, this position reviews incidents, conducts assigned investigations, identifies recurring risks, and tracks corrective actions to help protect individuals served, employees, visitors, and the organization.

The Risk Manager supports privacy, compliance, and regulatory readiness activities as assigned. The position provides operational coordination and recommendations; the Director/VP retains program oversight, policy approval responsibilities within assigned authority, and executive reporting.

Why Choose River Valley?

River Valley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Risk Assessment

• Conduct structured reviews of clinical, operational, and environmental risks with program leaders; assess likelihood, potential harm, and existing controls to prioritize follow-up.
• Observe service delivery and daily operations to identify safety concerns and gaps in practice.
• Review existing safeguards and recommend improvements to reduce risk.

Incident Reporting and Investigation

• Coordinate daily operation of the incident reporting system; review reports for completeness, accuracy, severity, and timely follow-up.
• Promptly elevate serious events, suspected abuse or neglect, immediate safety threats, and other significant concerns through established reporting procedures.
• Conduct assigned investigations by gathering records, interviewing involved parties, documenting findings objectively, and maintaining secure investigation files.
• Track reporting deadlines and coordinate required submissions with the Director/VP and designated program leaders.

Patient Safety and Risk Reduction

• Coordinate incident review meetings and assigned root cause or apparent cause analyses; document contributing factors and recommended improvements.
• Work with clinical and operational leaders to develop corrective action plans with clear owners and deadlines; monitor completion and effectiveness.
• Conduct assigned safety rounds and focused risk reviews across facilities and programs, including behavioral health settings.
• Promote a Just Culture that encourages reporting of hazards and near misses without fear of retaliation, supports fair accountability, and uses events to improve systems and care.

Risk Tracking and Reporting

• Maintain incident, investigation, complaint, and corrective action logs; analyze recurring events, near misses, and areas of elevated risk.
• Maintain the operational risk register under the Director’s oversight, documenting identified risks, assigned owners, mitigation plans, target dates, and status.
• Use incident logs, audits, patient feedback, and approved electronic health record and business intelligence tools to identify emerging risks and guide preventive action.
• Track repeat incident rates, time to implement mitigations, protocol adherence, and corrective action effectiveness. Use available alerts,…