Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/CSH/228240
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Minimum QualificationsSeven 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 InformationJob Duties:- Oversees the statewide implementation and administration of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant Program, ensuring program goals, objectives, and contractual requirements are met.
- Conducts fiscal and programmatic monitoring of Local Governing Entities (LGEs) and service providers to ensure compliance, effective service delivery, and accountability.
- Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to LGEs and prevention providers on evidence-based prevention strategies, program implementation, corrective action plans, and staff development.
- Coordinates and monitors statewide prevention workforce development initiatives, including contract oversight and operations of the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources (LCPR).
- Oversees prevention training and professional development activities to strengthen workforce capacity, support prevention certification, and promote effective substance abuse prevention practices.
- Monitors and coordinates statewide problem gambling prevention initiatives, including contract deliverables, training, technical assistance, and program implementation.
- Supports the Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families (SMVF) initiative by coordinating statewide partnerships and providing consultation and technical assistance to connect individuals and families with appropriate resources.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Community Program / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3301010412
Position Number(s): 179861
How To ApplyNo 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 HEREContact Information:
Casey Hickman
Casey.Hickman@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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