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Program Manager 2-LDH


The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.


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Take the lead in a high-impact role where strategy meets real-world action. In this position, you’ll design and direct statewide emergency preparedness and response efforts for behavioral health—guiding critical operations before, during, and after disasters. From shaping policy and leading large-scale response initiatives to coordinating resources in the State Command Center, your work will directly support communities when they need it most. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership, oversee major programs and grants, and drive innovation in crisis response systems. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives under pressure and is passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to lead at the highest level.

Requirements

Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

  • Develops, coordinates, and implements statewide emergency preparedness and response plans for behavioral health programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations; 

  • Directs and advises regional, facility, and hospital staff while supervising headquarters personnel to ensure effective emergency response operations; 

  • Designs and updates policies, procedures, and strategic plans for natural and manmade disasters, including program analysis and alignment with statewide initiatives; 

  • Leads and participates in disaster response efforts, coordinating personnel, resources, and operations, including serving in leadership roles within the State Command Center and Incident Command structure; 

  • Oversees emergency preparedness training programs, assesses training needs, and ensures staff, contractors, and partners are equipped for response activities; 

  • Manages emergency-related grants and contracts, including developing proposals, evaluating providers, and monitoring program implementation and performance outcomes;

  • Prepares reports, conducts after-action reviews, and establishes performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in emergency response systems.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Behavioral Heath/Executive/East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional Appointment, or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Cost Center: 3301010103

Position Number(s): 50445053


How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 


* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


Contact Information:

Shea Malbreaugh

Shea.Malbreaugh@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-4287

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
05/05/2026
Job Reference
OBH/SEM/220687
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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