Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/SEM/222702
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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:

• Assess hospital readiness for implementation of the Louisiana Bridge Program and engage hospitals based on interest and capacity.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing support to hospital teams implementing the Louisiana Bridge model, while monitoring and evaluating program progress.
• Serve as contract monitor for statewide implementation agreements and collaborate with LDH/OBH leadership to identify sustainable funding opportunities.
• Develop and deliver standardized training and technical assistance packages, including on-site consultations and educational sessions focused on key Bridge Program pillars.
• Collaborate with hospital-based substance use navigators and emergency department staff to expand access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), discharge planning, and post-discharge follow-up services.
• Lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication efforts, providing regular updates to LDH and OBH leadership while representing the program in legislative, task force, and healthcare partner meetings.
• Build and coordinate multidisciplinary technical assistance teams and partner with hospital executives and healthcare leaders statewide to expand access to treatment, harm reduction services, and evidence-based overdose prevention strategies.

Position-Specific Details:

Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience working with hospital systems, community based treatment settings, and/or collaborative approaches to developing coordinated services are encouraged to apply.

Location: Office of Behavioral Health/Headquarters - Medical Director/East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Cost Center: 3301010102

Position Number(s): 50696106
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.
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Contact Information:

Shea Malbreaugh
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-4287

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This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position.

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