HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is accepting resumes for the position of Hospital Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

Position Summary:

The Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and operation of the facilitys services and departments. Reporting to the Governing Body, the Administrator:

• Provides strategic leadership to fulfill the hospitals mission and meet community needs.
• Reviews and manages operating results against established objectives and budget targets.
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and all applicable state, federal, and local regulations.
• Oversees staffing, programming standards, and resource allocation to effectively serve our patients.
• Manages facilities operations to maintain safe, efficient working conditions.
• Guides policy development, quality programs, and departmental performance improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree preferred (Administration or Business-related field)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within Forensics care or psychiatric hospital

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to foster teamwork across departments
• Knowledge of third-party payer requirements
• Culturally sensitive to diverse employee and patient populations
• High degree of integrity and commitment to quality care
• Proficiency with PC computers
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Additional Requirements:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.