Hospital Administrator

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Lake Charles seeks a motivated Hospital Administrator to lead daily operations and ensure high-quality patient care in our expanding psychiatric facility. The ideal candidate will facilitate strategic planning, improve operational efficiency, and support our dedicated staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and leadership experience in healthcare focused on senior psychiatric care. We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical benefits and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years in a leadership position in a hospital/nursing facility serving senior adults with psychiatric issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and overall success of the facility.
• Promote excellence in patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Support organizational growth and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Administration or 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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and an incredible team, we would love to have you join the Freedom family!

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.