Clinical Risk Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health

. Lead investigations of patient safety events and other significant organizational incidents .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSpringfield • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient safety principles, Root Cause Analysis methodologies, and clinical judgment while effectively managing sensitive situations and collaborating with operational leaders to implement corrective actions.

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Patient Safety PrinciplesRoot Cause Analysis MethodologiesClinical JudgmentStrong Interviewing SkillsCPHQ Certification

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Hard Skills

Incident InvestigationClinical Documentation AnalysisCorrective Action PlanningRegulatory ComplianceQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingInfluencing Without AuthorityProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHQ CertificationCPPS Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationPatient Safety OrganizationRisk ManagementSystems ThinkingQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead investigations of patient safety events and other significant organizational incidents
Review assigned incidents and establish investigation plans
Determine scope and investigative approach based on event type and risk level
Prioritize investigations according to organizational and regulatory requirements
Interview team members and other involved individuals
Collect and analyze clinical documentation and supporting evidence
Facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCA), Apparent Cause Analyses (ACA), and mortality reviews
Identify system issues and contributing factors
Develop recommendations and corrective action plans
Partner with operational leaders to implement corrective actions
Monitor corrective action implementation
Participate in enterprise safety committees
Collaborate with the Patient Safety Organization (PSO) by providing incident information for protected patient safety analysis
Provide consultation regarding incident reporting and investigation processes
Support organizational responses to regulatory inquiries, surveys, and incident-related information requests
Maintain investigation documentation
Identify opportunities for organizational improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related healthcare field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Three years healthcare experience
Knowledge of patient safety principles
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodologies
Systems thinking
Strong interviewing skills
Clinical judgment
Excellent communication
Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Experience in quality, patient safety, clinical operations, compliance, or risk management preferred
Experience participating in incident investigations preferred
CPHQ certification preferred
CPPS certification preferred
Licensed clinical professional preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits
Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
Career mobility and advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Work culture and environment that promotes well-being, values employees, and encourages health and happiness
Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace