Statewide Bridge Program Manager - Public Health Impact

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Statewide Louisiana Bridge Manager to lead expansion of an evidence-based program connecting individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery services.

You will collaborate with hospitals, healthcare providers, and state partners, provide statewide training and technical assistance, and help shape policies to improve health outcomes across Louisiana.

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.
• 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.
• A bachelor's 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;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree + four years experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs

Advanced degree or Juris Doctorate + three years experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs

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

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

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Statewide Louisiana Bridge Manager to lead expansion of an evidence-based program connecting individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery services.

You will collaborate with hospitals, healthcare providers, and state partners, provide statewide training and technical assistance, and help shape policies to improve health outcomes across Louisiana.