Experienced healthcare executive appointed to lead hospital operations and clinical performance
PLANO, Texas. – Oceans Healthcare, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the appointment of Cady Pruitt, LCSW-BACS, MHA as Hospital CEO for Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Baton Rouge.
In this role, Pruitt will oversee hospital operations, clinical quality, and strategic growth initiatives, supporting Oceans Healthcare’s mission to deliver high-quality behavioral health care to patients and families across Louisiana.
“One of the qualities that initially drew me to Oceans was its unwavering commitment to our Six Core Convictions,” said Cady Pruitt, CEO of Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge. It is truly rewarding to be part of an organization that integrates these high standards into exceptional patient care while continuing to grow in response to our community’s needs.”
Cady joined Oceans Healthcare in 2021 at Louisiana Behavioral Health, where she served as Director of Clinical Services before being selected for the inaugural Chief Operating Officer Fellowship Program.
During her interim leadership period, Pruitt demonstrated strong clinical oversight, operational focus, and team engagement, positioning the hospital for continued stability and growth.
Pruitt holds a Master of Health Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings a patient-centered leadership approach aligned with Oceans Healthcare’s commitment to accountability, quality, and compassionate care.
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About Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment in 48 facilities under its family of hospitals – Oceans Behavioral Hospital and Haven Behavioral Hospital – across nine states. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. For more information, visit www.oceanshealthcare.com.
