Program Monitor-LDH
Salary
$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
ELMHS5.28.26PM
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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:
In this role, you will:
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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail (Preference may be given to current LDH employees.)
Division: This position is located in the Administrative Department at ELMHS
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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
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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.
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Phone (866) 783-5462
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