HSE Safety, Emergency and Risk Manager

Title: HSE Safety, Emergency and Risk Manager

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV

Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Risk Manager is a professional level position under the general direction of the Executive Director. This individual is responsible for directing the overall administration, management, and supervision of the following hospital-wide programs: Risk Management/Claims Management, Occupational and Patient Safety, and Emergency Management. Serve as the facility’s backup investigator for alleged abuse/neglect, primary investigator for all Peer to Peer and other Center event reviews, and other administrative reviews as assigned by the Facility Director. Responsible for all outside reporting of serious patient injuries and other major events etc. Acts as Center liaison for American Heart Association, Instructor Trainer and coordinator. Directs and supervises the activities of the Center’s Information Center/Front Desk.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of acute inpatient psychiatric hospital operations, including clinical practice, patient safety principles, trauma-informed care, behavioral health regulations, and risk mitigation strategies. 2. Knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements, including standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Code (LSC), and applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. 3. Knowledge of hospital risk management principles, including patient safety, event reporting, root cause analysis, performance improvement, human rights investigations, emergency management, infection prevention, workplace violence prevention, and regulatory compliance. 4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including nursing, medical staff, behavioral health professionals, administration, quality, human resources, facilities management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. 5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, analyze, and present clinical, operational, and safety data to identify trends, evaluate risk, and support quality improvement initiatives. 6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise investigative reports, executive summaries, policies, regulatory responses, and presentations for audiences ranging from frontline staff to executive leadership and regulatory agencies. 7. Demonstrated leadership ability with experience influencing organizational change, facilitating multidisciplinary committees, promoting a culture of safety, and leading performance improvement initiatives within a healthcare environment.

Additional Considerations

Experience in Hospital Risk, Safety, and Emergency Management Science, Data Collection, Evaluation, Manipulation and Presentation, Investigative Process and Report Writing, Program Planning / Evaluation and Supervision.
Bachelor Degree in Professional Health or Safety Related Field.
Experience in Risk Management, Quality Management, Occupational Safety and Health Field.
Supervisory Experience.
Master's Degree or Professional Certification in Relative Field is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

Phone: 540-290-7795

Email: john.lee@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.