Risk Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Risk Manager

Salary: $40,000-$60,000 per year

Experience and Education: ·

• Experience with AHCCCS and healthcare is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of experience in healthcare compliance, quality and/or risk or other relevant position.
• Knowledge of or experience with Arizona State Medicaid quality of care systems.
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EMR.
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Level-One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be at least 21 years old

The Risk Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for the management of risk reduction strategies and efforts in such a manner as to comply with laws, regulations, and the standards of the accrediting and approval agencies. This especially includes planning, organizing, and managing patient safety event activities: investigation, review, analysis, reporting, correction action coordination, and training.

Risk Manager Responsibilities

· Facilitate/oversee reviews, investigations, and cause analyses of patient safety events consistent with company policies and procedures, law, and regulation.

· Manage the incident reporting and review process consistent with state licensing, Medicaid rules, and company policy (e.g. IAD reporting, internal event reporting, etc.).

· Manage incident and quality of care inquiries, corrective action plan submission, and QOC closures.

· Support ongoing corrective and performance improvement strategies across the organization to cultivate a culture of Zero Harm.

· Review incident/safety concerns with the leadership team to identify systemic issues and facilitate the development of corrective actions.

· Monitor and analyze risk management data for review by facility management. Submit data to external agencies as required.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We are committed to:

v Trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches

v Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care

v Professional growth and internal advancement

v Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service

v A safe, structured residential environment

Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Our Clinical Model

Our evidence-based programming integrates:

v Individual, group, and family therapy

v Psychiatric evaluation and medication management

v Substance use disorder treatment

v Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation

v Skills development and behavior management

v Accredited educational services

v Discharge planning and community reintegration

We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize:

v Clear leadership communication

v Clinical supervision and mentorship

v Ongoing training and certification opportunities

v Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments

v A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth

MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.