HIM DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $20.00 OR DOE

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 Lake Charles is a rapidly expanding psychiatric hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients. We are proud to foster a positive, team-oriented environment where exceptional patient care and strong employee support remain at the center of everything we do. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, Freedom Behavioral has continued to grow and now operates 12 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 46 beds, allowing us to provide care and support to even more individuals within our community.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful impact every day, and we are devoted to creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to succeed. We proudly offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing education and training, and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are searching for more than just a careerif you are looking for purpose, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of othersFreedom Behavioral Lake Charles is the place for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Information Manager at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administrative functions of the Health Information Management Department while ensuring the accurate maintenance, organization, and security of patient medical records.

In this role, the Health Information Manager supervises the operational aspects of the department and serves as a key resource for the facility regarding medical record documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and health information processes. This position ensures that patient records are complete, accurate, confidential, and readily accessible to authorized staff when needed to support quality patient care and continuity of services.

The Health Information Manager is responsible for ensuring departmental duties are performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards, federal and state regulations, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) guidelines. Additional responsibilities may include monitoring record compliance, assisting with audits and surveys, supporting staff education related to documentation requirements, and maintaining effective record retention and filing systems.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple departments. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, and committed to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of health information while supporting the mission of Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR EXPIERENCE:

Education: High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department
functions (i.e. certified health information management technician or other such certification or
training).
License: State of Practice. If applicable
Experience: At least 1 year supervisory experience and 5 years as an HIM Manager or an equivent role.
Psychiatric HIM experience is preferred to adequately perform duties in this position

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.****