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

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

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821
01

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