Director of Risk

Director of Risk & Quality Management

Location: Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks.

Status: Full-Time.

Salary: $50,000–$60,000 annually.

Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Risk & Quality Management. We are a residential-certified facility, fully licensed and Joint Commission accredited, providing high-quality behavioral health services for adolescents.

Located in Arkansas, our team is committed to improving the lives of youth impacted by mental illness. We focus on a resident-centered, collaborative approach that supports both the mental and physical well-being of those in our care. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day!

• Lead and manage all facility-wide Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Risk Management operations.
• Serve as a liaison to all departments on matters related to quality, risk, patient advocacy, compliance, and safety.
• Ensure adherence to federal/state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, corrective action plans, and safety initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs and quality indicators; drive data-informed improvements.
• Support accreditation and licensing readiness through ongoing assessments and tracers.
• Provide staff training related to quality, safety, and risk management practices.
• Support efforts to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and resident safety.
• Participate in rotating Administrator On-Call (AOC) coverage.

• 2–5 years of behavioral health clinical experience, ideally in residential treatment.
• Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, Business Administration, or related field.
• Licensure preferred (RN, LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, etc.).
• Strong understanding of residential behavioral healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and lead improvement initiatives.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs.

We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C‑Compassion A‑Accountability R‑Respect and E‑Empowerment.

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.