Risk Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Evansville State Hospital :

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery.

Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals.

Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program.

Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare / Medicaid Hospital.

Role Overview :

Incumbent serves as the Risk Manager within a psychiatric hospital setting. Position monitors and reviews trends regarding patient incidents.

This position also assists Quality Director in the technical / educational needs in committees, departments, and individuals within the quality assurance area.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Conduct treatment unit meetings to ensure proper assessment of problems of individual patients to determine goals and to establish timetables and patient / resident care plans to meet treatment objectives.
• Review background histories of all new patients / residents and assign them to appropriate staff.
• Formulate overall treatment unit objectives and standards and continuously evaluate appropriateness of objectives and monitors achievement of goals to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of services.
• Integrate treatment unit programs with other hospitals and community programs and services.
• Prepare and revise treatment unit procedures manual to cover administrative and clinical procedures and policies.
• Organize unit staff and work distribution to facilitate treatment programs and goals.
• Determine training needs and train treatment unit staff regarding new or changed treatment procedures or programs.
• Maintain contact with courts preparing treatment plan summaries for involuntarily committed patients and testify in competency and guardianship hearings.
• Meet regularly with unit staff to disseminate information, share and solve treatment problems and define policy and procedures at the unit level.
• Participate or chair a variety of committee meetings associated with mental health.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety of patients through continuous monitoring and ensures effectiveness and success of methods.
• Review hospital process related to documentation and monitoring for environment of care.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Mental Health Rehabilitation or a related area.
• Four (4) years full-time professional experience and / or direct patient care to person (s) with a developmental, emotional, mentally disability(ies), or related experience.
• Accredited graduate training in any of the following areas may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience, except for the administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience : Audiology, Behavioral / Social Science, Business Administration, Education, Mental Health Rehabilitation, Mental Health Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related area.
• Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
• Ability to compile, prepare and maintain detailed records and reports.
• Extensive knowledge of a single professional discipline including the theories, principles, procedures, and new developments involved in the treatment of disabled patients / residents.
• Specialized knowledge of the causes, nature and treatment of mental illness or mental retardation including therapeutic techniques and concepts and principles of appropriate behavioral sciences.
• Specialized knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and philosophy of interdisciplinary unit concept.
• Specialized knowledge of Division of Mental Health Administration (DMHA) rules, regulations, and procedures as well as institution’s policies and established treatment procedures.
• Practical knowledge of federal and state laws regarding involuntary commitments as well as legal rights of patients / residents and other related precedents.
• Practical knowledge of certification requirements and standards for facility.
• Ability to collect and analyze data / statistics and interpret information for appropriate hospital staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer