Program Monitor-LDH

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Program Monitor-LDH! In this role, the position will provide support and assistance to the Mental Hospital Administrator 3, CEO of ELMHS, and provide coordinative assistance to the CEO, Assistant CEO, Clinical Directors, and Executive Division Heads in matters relating to System-wide and divisional operations.

Requirements

• Six 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 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; OR A bachelor’s degree 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; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to current LDH employees.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO of ELMHS to oversee and manage programmatic operations by providing support and technical guidance.
• Handle day-to-day operations, including scheduling, communications, and administrative tasks.
• Independently issues memorandums, system wide responses for information requests, reports and directives throughout the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations.
• Supports and manages change initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and adaptation.
• Develop and present reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive decision-making.
• Prepares and manages communications with external stakeholders.
• Complete and submit all necessary applications for specific licensure requests for ELMHS system including, East Division, Forensic Division, Secure Forensic Facility, Lelia Jackson Community Home, Warren T. Price Community Home, and T.N. Armistead Community Home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level