Program Manager 1-A-LDH

Salary

$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OBH/PAW/219262

Department

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

4/1/2026 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

Join the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Behavioral Health and help drive innovative, data-informed solutions that expand access to critical behavioral health services across Louisiana. In this role within the Business Intelligence Unit, you will support high-impact initiatives such as the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program and the 1115 Reentry Demonstration, improving care for vulnerable and justice-involved populations. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of system transformation—using data, policy, and collaboration to strengthen a statewide, person-centered behavioral health system and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities across the state.

## 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:

• Lead the development of reporting infrastructure to track utilization, access to care, clinical outcomes, and program costs for CCBHCs and the 1115 Re-entry Waiver
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, define data elements, and ensure alignment with program goals and requirements
• Work with LDH teams and contractors to design and implement databases and data systems that support reporting and analytics
• Provide input on process improvements and efficiencies in the development and maintenance of reporting systems
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support program monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to meet state and federal reporting requirements
• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to create report templates, analytical tools, and data processes
• Develop SQL and SAS queries to extract, analyze, and validate data from multiple data sources
• Coordinate with requestors to ensure clear understanding of data needs, reporting expectations, and final outputs
• Perform other duties as assigned to support OBH initiatives and priorities

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Admin/Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment

Cost Center: 3301010206

Position Number(s): 50684910

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:

Patricia Walker

Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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