HOSPITAL ADMINSTRATOR

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 Hospital Administrator at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles serves as a senior leader responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the facility while ensuring excellence in patient care, safety, compliance, and organizational performance. This role plays a critical part in creating a positive, efficient, and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

In this position, the Hospital Administrator directs daily operations, manages departmental performance, oversees budgets and operational processes, and ensures the facility remains compliant with all healthcare regulations and accreditation standards. They work closely with clinical and department leaders to support quality patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and implement programs and services that meet the needs of the patient population.

The Hospital Administrator is also heavily involved in strategic planning, facility growth, employee engagement, and community outreach efforts to strengthen the organization and support long-term success. This role promotes collaboration across departments while fostering a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, compassion, and high-quality care.

Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position. The ideal candidate is driven, professional, and passionate about leading healthcare operations while making a meaningful impact on patients, employees, and the community served by Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably administration/business related

License: None Required

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a Leadership Position in a Hospital/Nursing Facility serving Senior Adults with Psychiatric Issues

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. ****