Forensic Division Environment of Care (EOC) Director

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.

Essential Functions

• Supports executive oversight of hospital operations related to the physical environment, including maintenance, environmental services/housekeeping, dietary, transportation, and facility safety operations across assigned campuses.
• Ensures all facilities operate in accordance with healthcare regulatory standards, life safety codes, and best practices in psychiatric and forensic hospital environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains, repairs, and operates the buildings, grounds, and facility systems to ensure excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency across all supported locations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high. The work environment may include chemicals used for cleaning, and may have dust, mist, and steam generated in housekeeping tasks. This is a smoke-free workplace.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand on feet for moderate periods of time, standing could be as high as 60-80% per working shift per day.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, at least 4 hours.
• A certain amount of walking and standing are often necessary to carry out job duties.
• Lifting/carrying may exceed 10 pounds.

Additional 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