HOSPTIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Healthcare Administrator | Behavioral Health Hospital Leadership Opportunity

NOTE: 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.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas is a 20 bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview, Texas. We are looking for an energetic, experienced Hospital Administrator. Previous psychiatric experience in an acute setting is a must. Strong preference given to previous geriatric psych experience, and previous experience as a clinician. Teamwork, team development and team training are all key qualities for this position. 

The administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the facility’s services, departments, budget and functions, subject to oversight by the Chief Executive Officer.  The Administrator 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 Administrator 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 administrator shall ensure 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 administrator oversees and is responsible for the development and evaluation of the performance of each department and their improvement activities of the Quality Program.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:          Minimum of a  Bachelor’s Degree in Administration/Business  or a Clinical Related

  Degree

License:              None Required  

Experience:          Minimum of 2-3 years in a Hospital/Healthcare serving Senior Adults with Psychiatric Issues

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas 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 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