Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Full-Time, On-Site

Hiring Range: $29.58 – $36.97 Per Hour

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Risk Manager to support agency-wide safety, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts. In this role, you will lead the identification and management of organizational risks, oversee incident response and reporting, and strengthen emergency preparedness and business continuity planning. This position plays an important role in protecting clients, staff, and operations while supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you are motivated to lead risk management work that directly impacts safety and quality across an organization, we encourage you to apply.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize risks affecting clinical, operational, and administrative areas.
• Conduct and oversee investigations of client complaints, near-misses, and safety incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and corrective action.
• Partner with clinical and administrative teams to complete root cause analyses and develop improvement plans.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to design and implement risk mitigation strategies across the organization.
• Monitor emerging trends, laws, and regulations impacting behavioral health services.
• Develop and maintain the agency Risk Assessment and Risk Register.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management policies aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation requirements to agency programs and operations.
• Prepare for and support audits, inspections, and surveys, including corrective action planning.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on risk management and safety matters.
• Manage liability and insurance claims, coordinating with insurers, attorneys, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain incident and claims data, identify trends, and recommend system-level improvements.
• Lead emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts.
• Coordinate emergency communication and response systems with Facilities, IS, and Communications teams.
• Partner with city and county emergency management authorities to strengthen response coordination.
• Design and deliver training related to risk prevention, compliance, and safety.
• Lead the agency safety committee and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze risk and safety data to develop dashboards and reports for leadership and governing bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, compliance, or quality assurance, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, or a similar regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Five (5) years of advanced-level experience in healthcare or behavioral health risk management, compliance, or quality improvement.

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Professional certification in Risk Management, Patient Safety, or Compliance (e.g., CPHRM, CPPS, CHC, or equivalent).

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Federal, state, and accreditation standards related to healthcare risk management, safety, and compliance.
• Best practices in emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity planning.
• Principles of data analysis, incident reporting, and root cause analysis

SKILLS:

• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated diplomacy and collaboration in working across interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in risk management software, data reporting systems, and documentation tools.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Interpret local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and rules governing environmental, health, and safety issues.
  • Develop clear and concise policies to assist the Agency in meeting obligations and objectives
  • Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Office, other worksites.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers reach with arms, talk, and listen. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods. Visual acuity to observe work sites, read written materials, blueprints, plans, schematics and observe work in progress and moving objects is required.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.