Behavioral Health Program Supervisor – Peer Support & Transitions

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, seeks a motivated professional to join its Division of Health Plan Management. Help shape statewide Medicaid behavioral health programs and managed care partnerships, driving data–informed decisions that expand access to quality behavioral health services in Louisiana.

You will oversee peer support initiatives, supervise staff, and collaborate with state agencies and providers to remove transition barriers and strengthen community

Qualifikationen

• Five years of experience developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs.
• Six years of full-time work experience with or without a field focus plus health program experience.
• A bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience.
• Advanced degree or JD plus one year of related experience.

Aufgaben

• Support individuals transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living through outreach and planning.
• Advocate and coordinate with residents, families, and partners to create discharge and crisis plans.
• Provide peer support, referrals, and advocacy for My Choice Louisiana participants.
• Supervise statewide Peer Support Specialists including training and scheduling.
• Collaborate with OBH, OAAS, Medicaid MCOs and facilities to resolve transition barriers.
• Monitor program data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Develop policies and outreach to expand peer support services.

Kenntnisse

Program management

Public health

Policy development

Partnerships coordination

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or JD preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, seeks a motivated professional to join its Division of Health Plan Management. Help shape statewide Medicaid behavioral health programs and managed care partnerships, driving data–informed decisions that expand access to quality behavioral health services in Louisiana.

You will oversee peer support initiatives, supervise staff, and collaborate with state agencies and providers to remove transition barriers and strengthen community