Forensic Division Environment of Care (EOC) Director

Freedom Behavioral•Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

Leading Environment of Care, Operational Safety, and Regulatory Readiness for Forensic Hospitals Position Summary: The Division of Environment of Care (EOC) – Forensic Hospitals is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Environment of Care and Life Safety programs for designated forensic hospitals. This role supports multiple facilities, including Bunkie, Ferriday, and Bastrop, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The Division EOC provides executive oversight of hospital operations related to the physical environment, including maintenance, environmental services/housekeeping, dietary, transportation, and facility safety operations across assigned campuses. The position ensures that all facilities operate in accordance with healthcare regulatory standards, life safety codes, and best practices in psychiatric and forensic hospital environments. This leader works collaboratively with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integrity of the physical plant, operational systems, and safety programs that support patient care and staff operations. The Division EOC serves as a key member of the Hospital Safety/Environment of Care Committee and Hazardous Materials and Waste Subcommittee, providing leadership in safety planning, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Vice President of EOC is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of buildings, grounds, and facility systems, ensuring excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency across all supported locations.

Requirements

Effective verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
Proficient knowledge of PC computers
Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
Photo ID
Social Security Card/Driver’s License
Primary Source Verification of education
Copy of clinical license
CPR
Behavioral Management Training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or experience in the building trades with an emphasis on life safety and the environment of care of healthcare settings.
3-5 years in a hospital or nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership
Oversight
Operational management of the Environment of Care and Life Safety programs for designated forensic hospitals
Executive oversight of hospital operations related to the physical environment, including maintenance, environmental services/housekeeping, dietary, transportation, and facility safety operations across assigned campuses
Ensuring all facilities operate in accordance with healthcare regulatory standards, life safety codes, and best practices in psychiatric and forensic hospital environments
Collaborating with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integrity of the physical plant, operational systems, and safety programs that support patient care and staff operations
Serving as a key member of the Hospital Safety/Environment of Care Committee and Hazardous Materials and Waste Subcommittee
Providing leadership in safety planning, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of buildings, grounds, and facility systems
Ensuring excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency across all supported locations