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Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
6 days ago
Lake Charles, LouisianaFull TimeNurse PractitionerinNot on LinkedIn
Practice Authority in Louisiana
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles, LLC as a Psychiatric NP – Inpatient, Lake Charles in United States. Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a rapidly growing psychiatric hospital proudly dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients. We’ve built a positive, team-driven culture where supporting our patients—and each other—is at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

  • include ensuring safe medication prescribing and administration, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation, and interpreting patient needs based on age and disability considerations.
  • The PMH-APRN also supports ongoing professional development, continuing education, and licensure maintenance.
  • All duties are performed in alignment with federal and state regulations, Freedom Behavioral’s mission, facility policies and procedures, and performance improvement standards.

Requirements

  • mental health nursing. License: Licensed as a PMHNP to practice in the state Experience: One

Benefits & Compensation

  • All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post
  • offer drug test and federal background investigation.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles, LLC as a Psychiatric NP – Inpatient, Lake Charles.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosisPsychotherapyMedication ManagementTreatment PlanningClinical JudgmentPatient EvaluationMental Health CareNursing ProcessRegulatory Compliance
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Treatment Planning, Clinical Judgment, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The PMH-APRN provides comprehensive mental health care by assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, managing medication, and providing psychotherapy for adult and geriatric patients.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Advancement Opportunities, Training and Development, Work-Life Balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
2-5
Website

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Advancement Opportunities
Training and Development
Work-Life Balance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

6d ago

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