Hospital Administrator

Love Energy Savings; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx plan

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is seeking a Hospital Administrator to lead daily operations, drive financial and operational performance, and uphold high standards of patient care and safety. The role collaborates with clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of leadership in a hospital or nursing facility serving seniors with psychiatric needs, and a Bachelor's degree in administration or business.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily hospital operations and departmental performance
• Manages budgets and drives operational efficiency
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Partners with clinical and department leaders to improve patient outcomes
• Leads strategic planning, employee engagement, and community outreach

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree (administration/business)

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a growing psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients throughout our community. As we continue expanding toward a 46-bed facility, we are excited to grow our team with passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference every day.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on professional growth, ongoing training, competitive pay, and work-life balance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospital Administrator at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles serves as a key leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations and overall success of the facility while promoting excellence in patient care, safety, compliance, and employee support.

In this role, the Hospital Administrator manages departmental operations, supports organizational growth, oversees budgets and operational performance, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards. They work closely with clinical and department leaders to improve patient outcomes, strengthen operational efficiency, and support high-quality behavioral healthcare services.

The Hospital Administrator also plays an active role in strategic planning, employee engagement, community outreach, and facility development while fostering a culture built on teamwork, accountability, compassion, and professionalism.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and visionary leader with strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills who is passionate about supporting patients, employees, and the continued growth of 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. ****