Director of Workplace Health & Safety

Description

Riverbend Community Mental Health—a trusted leader in New Hampshire’s behavioral health community—is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and mission-driven Director of Workplace Health & Safety to lead the vision, strategy, and continuous improvement of our facilities, safety, and environmental operations across a growing and dynamic organization.

This is more than a facilities and safety leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the environments where healing happens. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring Riverbend’s facilities are safe, resilient, compliant, and designed to support exceptional behavioral health services for the individuals and families we serve.

As Riverbend continues to expand under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, this role will be at the forefront of transforming our physical infrastructure to meet evolving clinical needs, regulatory expectations, and organizational growth. You will help ensure our spaces are not only operationally excellent, but also welcoming, accessible, and built to support innovative models of care.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will develop and execute organization-wide strategies that bring together facilities management, workplace health and safety, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and physical security. Through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, you will help create a culture where safety is embedded into every aspect of our work.

Your leadership will directly impact the people who deliver care, the communities we serve, and Riverbend’s ability to provide high-quality, accessible behavioral health services for years to come.

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact—every single day. Join one of the state’s largest and most respected community mental health providers, where your work directly changes the lives of local individuals and families. At Riverbend, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform lives and strengthen our community.

At Riverbend, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that is deeply committed to both client care and employee growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, and real opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and advancement—Riverbend is the place to build your future while making a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Riverbend’s facilities, ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming environments that support exceptional behavioral health care
• Develop and execute long-term facilities strategies, capital improvement plans, and operational initiatives aligned with organizational growth and CCBHC standards
• Oversee building systems, maintenance operations, vendors, contractors, security systems, and facility compliance requirements
• Drive organization-wide workplace health and safety initiatives, including risk assessments, safety programs, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Lead emergency preparedness, crisis response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning to ensure organizational readiness
• Partner with Executive Leadership and departments across the organization to align physical environments with evolving clinical needs and service expansion
• Develop and monitor safety metrics, budgets, policies, and performance improvement strategies
• Build and lead a team focused on excellence, accountability, and a proactive culture of safety

Requirements

Who You Are:

• A strategic leader with deep expertise in facilities management, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments
• A collaborative partner who can align operational infrastructure with clinical and organizational priorities
• A leader committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• A professional who leads with integrity, accountability, and a passion for mission-driven work

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. (Years of experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Health & Safety, or related operational leadership.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities and capital improvement projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets and vendor contracts.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive wages are $80,000 - $105,000 annually depending on level of education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include: 
  • Choice of 3 Medical plans
  • Prescriptions Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits
  • Choice of 2 Dental plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license-eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long-term career.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.