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Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/SEM/225216
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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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Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful change across statewide healthcare programs. As a Program Manager in the Health Plan Management Division, you'll lead the design, implementation, and oversight of innovative quality assurance and improvement initiatives tied to Section 1115 and integrated care programs. Working closely with executive leadership, you'll shape strategy, analyze data, and elevate care standards for diverse populations. This is a unique opportunity for a clinically experienced professional with deep behavioral health knowledge to influence policy, improve outcomes, and make a lasting difference. Apply now to be at the forefront of transformational healthcare leadership.
The ideal candidate should have experience as an LMHP with strong expertise in substance use disorders and significant experience in Medicaid and managed care environments. Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives using strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Lead quality assurance and improvement activities for Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers and integrated care programs to ensure compliance and achievement of performance goals
• Identify, develop, and monitor key performance measures and reports to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Analyze data, reports, and trends to detect compliance issues and develop actionable recommendations to improve quality of care and outcomes
• Develop and implement quality improvement plans, tracking the effectiveness of corrective and preventative strategies and revising as needed
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and timely completion of required reports and plans
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, standard operating procedures, and audit tools to support quality monitoring, evaluation, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee contractors and lead quality reviews, including audits and assessments, ensuring deliverables meet federal and state requirements and support high-quality program performance

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Behavioral Health/Quality Management/East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment.
Cost Center: 3301010309
Position Number(s): 50416958
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.
Contact Information:
Shea Malbreaugh
Shea.Malbreaugh@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
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.
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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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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