ADON - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a rapidly expanding psychiatric hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients. We are proud to foster a positive, team-oriented environment where exceptional patient care and strong employee support remain at the center of everything we do. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, Freedom Behavioral has continued to grow and now operates 12 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 46 beds, allowing us to provide care and support to even more individuals within our community.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful impact every day, and we are devoted to creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to succeed. We proudly offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing education and training, and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are searching for more than just a career—if you are looking for purpose, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others—Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is the place for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays a key leadership role within the organization, working alongside the Director of Nursing to oversee and support the daily operations of the nursing department while promoting excellence in patient care.

In this role, the ADON provides leadership and support to the nursing team through staff scheduling, supervision, training, coaching, and performance management. They assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, help ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, and contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff.

The ADON at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is actively involved in monitoring patient care, addressing clinical concerns, supporting nursing staff in daily operations, and promoting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care. This position also requires close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and continuity of care across all departments.

Additionally, the ADON assists with staffing coordination, operational oversight, and departmental leadership, confidently stepping in to support the Director of Nursing when needed. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent clinical judgment, communication abilities, organizational skills, and a genuine passion for supporting both patients and healthcare professionals while contributing to the mission and growth of Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Registered Nurse for at least 5 years with a minimum of 3 years of past working experience in clinical psychiatric/mental health nursing care, with MSN oversight. 

License:  RN License through the Louisiana state board of nursing 

Experience: 3 years of management in mental health nursing

BENEFITS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****