DIRECTOR OF NURSING

NOTE: this position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to 
take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

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 Director of Social Services at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is responsible for leading the social services department and ensuring patients receive compassionate, individualized support throughout their treatment process. This leadership role focuses on addressing patients’ emotional, social, and environmental needs while promoting quality care and positive patient outcomes.

In this role, the Director oversees social workers and case managers, coordinates psychosocial assessments, and assists in developing effective treatment and discharge plans tailored to each patient’s needs. They work closely with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care, connect patients and families with community resources, and advocate for patient well-being during and after treatment.

The Director of Social Services also helps ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, maintains accurate documentation, and supports departmental operations and program development to enhance patient services and outcomes.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with a solid understanding of behavioral health and social service systems. The ideal candidate is compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to making a positive impact on patients, families, and staff while supporting the mission 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 clinical psychiatric/mental health nursing care past working experience minimum, 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. ****