Patient Care Advocate

Job overview

The Patient Care Advocate is an onsite role in Ferriday, LA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports patient care and wellbeing at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday through patient advocacy, account stewardship, and canteen operations. The advocate rounds on patients, assesses concerns, and serves as a liaison with clinical teams while managing patient funds and related financial records. The position combines direct patient support with careful custodial accounting and reporting.

What you'll do

• Conduct daily patient rounds to assess needs and satisfaction
• liaise between patients and clinical teams
• advocate for patient rights and dignity
• manage patient personal funds and authorized payments
• maintain financial records, journals, and reports
• prepare accounting by patient and in total
• provide financial reports and documentation to appropriate parties
• assist with closing accounts of deceased patients
• manage the patient canteen, inventory, purchases, and account reconciliations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient care advocate

ferriday la

freedom behavioral hospital

patient advocacy

patient rounding

behavioral health

patient accounts

custodial accounting

financial reporting

patient canteen

patient rights

confidentiality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Combines patient advocacy and rounding with custodial management of patient funds and twice-weekly canteen operations.

About the employer

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.