Facility Manager

Community Behavioral Healthcare (CBH)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Join Our Team as a Facility Manager

Join Community Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) as our Full-Time Facility Manager and play a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. This onsite leadership opportunity allows you to directly impact the daily operations of our behavioral health hospital while ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of our physical plant and grounds.

As Facility Manager, you will oversee facility operations, maintenance programs, life safety compliance, environmental services coordination, vendor relationships, and capital improvement projects. Your leadership will help ensure our hospital remains compliant with regulatory requirements while supporting our mission of delivering compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare that uplifts, restores, and strengthens those we serve.

At CBH, we are guided by our DIRECT values of Dependability, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Teamwork. We seek leaders who share our commitment to accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive Salary

• Professional Development Opportunities

By joining CBH, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization, our patients, and the broader Baton Rouge community.

Your Role as Facility Manager

As the Facility Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of the hospital facility and grounds. You will ensure that all building systems, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure operate efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing preventive maintenance programs and facility inspections.

• Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, LDH, OSHA, NFPA, and Life Safety Code requirements.

• Coordinating repairs, maintenance projects, and vendor services.

• Overseeing facility security, environmental safety, and emergency preparedness activities.

• Maintaining documentation related to inspections, testing, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

• Managing contracts and relationships with external service providers and contractors.

• Assisting with facility renovations, construction projects, and capital improvements.

• Supporting hospital leadership during surveys, inspections, and accreditation activities.

• Monitoring utility systems, fire alarm systems, emergency generators, HVAC systems, and other critical infrastructure.

• Participating in Environment of Care and Safety Committee activities.

• Promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

The Facility Manager serves as a key member of the leadership team and plays an essential role in creating an environment that supports exceptional patient care and staff success.

What You Need to Be Successful

Successful candidates will possess strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Experience in healthcare facility management, hospital operations, plant operations, construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and Life Safety Code requirements.

• Strong project management and vendor management skills.

• Ability to interpret building plans, maintenance records, and regulatory standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.

• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and operational challenges.

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.

• Commitment to customer service and supporting a positive patient experience.

• Alignment with CBH's DIRECT values and dedication to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Preferred qualifications include experience working in a hospital, behavioral health facility, or other healthcare setting.

Why Community Behavioral Healthcare?

At CBH, we are building more than a hospital-we are building a culture dedicated to healing, dignity, safety, and excellence. Every team member plays a vital role in achieving our vision of becoming Louisiana's trusted leader in behavioral healthcare.

If you are a motivated leader who thrives on creating safe, efficient, and high-performing environments, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare in our community.

Make Your Move

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and passion, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to learning how your talents can contribute to the continued success of Community Behavioral Healthcare.

Community Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.