Risk Coordinator

acadiahealthcare· Compliance
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📍 Springfield, MO, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Coordinator to join our team and support the Risk and Quality Departments in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this role, you will assist in executing the risk management program, lead incident investigations, and analyze data to identify potential risks. The Risk Coordinator will collaborate across departments to develop corrective action plans, streamline incident reporting, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

 

Pay range: $18-19/hour

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provides support to the Risk and Quality Departments, both at an administrative level and for the collection, analysis, and coordination of assigned data and the completion of incident investigations and all related processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist the Risk and Quality Directors in all areas of execution regarding the risk management program throughout the facility.
  • Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
  • Lead investigations following incidents, complaints, grievances.
  • Collaborate with employees to streamline the incident reporting process making it more effective and efficient.
  • Identify risks that could potentially result in harm to patients, staff, or visitors.
  • Coordinate incident data collection and analysis from all departments within the facility.
  • Coordinate the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of areas of regulatory vulnerability or those which could compromise patient safety in collaboration with other facility leaders.
  • Assist leadership with building sustainable and repeatable processes for Quality Council, policies and procedure review, Safety Committee, safety and incident data analytics, and internal reports.
  • Responsible for compiling and distributing material prior to Risk, Quality, and Performance Improvement meetings, Governing Board, Quality Council, Medical Executive Committee, and other meetings as assigned, as well as recording the minutes. 
  • Serve as a visible, engaged, and dynamic team member.
  • Complete safety rounds, participate in leadership rounding, and submit results/corrective actions to facility leaders and Acadia corporate office, as directed.
  • Responsible for department records management.
  • Assist with coordinating and training activities for facility staff to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, as needed.
  • Assist with the coordination of Risk Management and QAPI programs, as requested.
  • Track Risk and Quality/QAPI projects as assigned throughout the facility,

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree within a clinical healthcare field such as nursing or counseling preferred.
  • Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:     

 

 

 

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Risk Coordinator position at acadiahealthcare located?
This Risk Coordinator role at acadiahealthcare is based in Springfield, MO, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Risk Coordinator role at acadiahealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Risk Coordinator role in the Compliance department at acadiahealthcare.
Which team or department does the Risk Coordinator at acadiahealthcare belong to?
This Risk Coordinator position is part of the Compliance department at acadiahealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Risk Coordinator job at acadiahealthcare posted?
This Risk Coordinator position at acadiahealthcare was posted on May 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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