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

State Of Louisiana


Job Location:

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5023 - 9856
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.


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Make a meaningful impact in the fight against the opioid overdose crisis across Louisiana. The Statewide Louisiana Bridge Manager will lead the expansion of an innovative evidence-based program that connects individuals with substance use disorders to lifesaving treatment and recovery services. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to collaborate with hospitals healthcare providers and state partners provide statewide training and technical assistance and help shape policies and strategies that improve health outcomes for communities throughout Louisiana. If you are passionate about public health program development and driving system-wide change we encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative initiative.

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 bachelors 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:

  • Assess hospital readiness for implementation of the Louisiana Bridge Program and engage hospitals based on interest and capacity.
  • Provide training technical assistance and ongoing support to hospital teams implementing the Louisiana Bridge model while monitoring and evaluating program progress.
  • Serve as contract monitor for statewide implementation agreements 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 communication efforts providing regular updates to LDH and OBH leadership while representing 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience working with hospital systems community based treatment settings and/or collaborative approaches to developing coordinated services are encouraged to apply.

Location:Office of Behavioral Health/Headquarters Medical Director/East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

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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.


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Contact Information:

Shea Malbreaugh

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton Rouge LA 70821


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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.


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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.



Required Experience:

Director