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Take the lead in a high-impact role where strategy meets real-world action. In this position, you’ll design and direct statewide emergency preparedness and response efforts for behavioral health—guiding critical operations before, during, and after disasters. From shaping policy and leading large-scale response initiatives to coordinating resources in the State Command Center, your work will directly support communities when they need it most. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership, oversee major programs and grants, and drive innovation in crisis response systems. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives under pressure and is passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to lead at the highest level.
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; ORDevelops, coordinates, and implements statewide emergency preparedness and response plans for behavioral health programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations;
Directs and advises regional, facility, and hospital staff while supervising headquarters personnel to ensure effective emergency response operations;
Designs and updates policies, procedures, and strategic plans for natural and manmade disasters, including program analysis and alignment with statewide initiatives;
Leads and participates in disaster response efforts, coordinating personnel, resources, and operations, including serving in leadership roles within the State Command Center and Incident Command structure;
Oversees emergency preparedness training programs, assesses training needs, and ensures staff, contractors, and partners are equipped for response activities;
Manages emergency-related grants and contracts, including developing proposals, evaluating providers, and monitoring program implementation and performance outcomes;
Prepares reports, conducts after-action reviews, and establishes performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in emergency response systems.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of Behavioral Heath/Executive/East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional Appointment,or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).
Cost Center:3301010103
Position Number(s):50445053
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
Shea.Malbreaugh@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-4287
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