Unit Secretary

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! Our Unit Secretary is scheduled to work five days per week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Position Summary A Unit Secretary at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles provides administrative and clerical support to the nursing unit, helping ensure smooth daily operations. In this role, they manage patient records, answer phones, coordinate communication between staff and departments, and assist with admissions, discharges, and scheduling. They may also handle documentation, order entry, and maintain organized, up-to-date charts. The Unit Secretary plays a key role in supporting the clinical team by ensuring accurate information flow and helping maintain an efficient, organized environment. Strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential for success in this position. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Experience Required Education: High School degree or GED, Knowledge of medical terminology License: Driver’s license Experience: One year experience performing nursing, receptionist, or clerical duties in a hospital setting Experience: CNA or Mental health technician 2 years 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr