Program Manager 1A-LDH (LA Bridge Program Director)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Statewide Louisiana Bridge Manager will lead the expansion of the Louisiana Bridge Program, an evidence-based initiative connecting people with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery services. The role works with hospitals, healthcare providers, state partners, and community stakeholders to provide statewide training and technical assistance, support implementation, and advance strategies that improve health outcomes across Louisiana. The position is located at the Office of Behavioral Health headquarters in East Baton Rouge Parish.

The role may be filled as a probationary appointment, promotional appointment, job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or detail to special duty for LDH employees.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: seven years of relevant experience; six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus three years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs, or experience in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
• Every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hospital systems, community-based treatment settings, and/or collaborative approaches to developing coordinated services.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospital readiness to implement the Louisiana Bridge Program and engage hospitals based on their interest and capacity.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing support to hospital teams implementing the Louisiana Bridge model; monitor and evaluate program progress.
• Monitor statewide implementation contracts 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 communications; provide regular updates to LDH and OBH leadership and represent 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed