Program Monitor-LDH

About the role

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.

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The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), is seeking a motivated professional to join its Division of Health Plan Management. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and oversee statewide Medicaid behavioral health programs, managed care partnerships, and innovative initiatives that impact the lives of Louisiana residents. Join a team driving data-informed decisions, strengthening healthcare systems, and expanding access to quality, person-centered behavioral health services across Louisiana!

Five 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; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus two 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; ORA bachelor’s degree plus two 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; ORAn advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Support individuals residing in nursing facilities who are interested in transitioning to community-based living through outreach, non-clinical screenings, and person-centered transition planning.
• Advocate for individuals and coordinate with residents, families, support networks, and transition partners to develop discharge, wellness, and crisis plans that promote successful community integration.
• Provide direct peer support, individualized assistance, resource referrals, and advocacy to individuals participating in the My Choice Louisiana program before and up to 365 days following their transition.
• Supervise and oversee statewide Peer Support Specialists, including training, task assignments, performance monitoring, scheduling, time administration, and payroll coordination.
• Collaborate with OBH, OAAS, Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, providers, nursing facilities, and community partners to resolve transition barriers and support successful community placement.
• Monitor and maintain program data, documentation, and tracking systems; analyze statewide trends, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen transition outcomes.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, training, and community outreach initiatives to expand peer support services and enhance the statewide capacity for successful nursing facility transitions.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Health Plan - Quality Management / East Baton Rouge Parish
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty
• Position Number(s): 50634154

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.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please

• Contact Information: Casey Hickman
• LA Department of Health (LDH)
• Division of Human Resources
• PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Additional information

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.