Freedom Behavioral is now providing services to adolescents in Bastrop, LA. (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.)
We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience in psychiatric care is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the facility’s services,
departments, budget and functions, subject to oversight by the Governing Body. The Chief Executive Officer
reviews operating results of the organization, compares them to established objectives and approved budget
targets, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results, The
Chief Executive Officer directs the ongoing mission and philosophy of care of the facility by demonstrating
leadership through exploring, developing, accepting and implementing new ideas with vision, foresight, and
customer sensitivity to meet the facility’s and community’s needs. The Chief Executive Officer shall assure the
facility is adequately staffed, programming standards are met and adequate resources are provided to meet the
needs of the patient populations served. He/She ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and all
state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols for each department, while assisting with the
development of the annual operating budgets for these departments; oversees the development of policies
and procedures; provides facilities management and oversight of the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical,
electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of this hospital to ensure operative and safe working conditions;
reviews human resources needs with department managers. The Chief Executive Officer oversees and is
responsible for the development and evaluation of performance of each department and their improvement
activities of the Quality Program.
