Program Manager 2-LDH

Salary $5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OBH/SEM/220687

Department LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date 05/05/2026 Closing Date 5/15/2026 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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health 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. 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 here.

Job Duties and Other Information 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. 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 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. 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: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others