| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Salary | $4,876–$8,788 |
Behavioral Health Center Manager A (Job Appointment)
Salary
$4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MHSD- 224774 -TA
Department
Metropolitan Human Services District
Opening Date
08/13/2026
Closing Date
8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.
Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to serve as the Behavioral Health Center Manager A of the New Orleans East Behavioral Health Clinic. Reporting to the Behavioral Health Regional Director, this position provides operational leadership and oversight for clinic programs, staff, and daily operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with demonstrated experience in behavioral health, public health, or social services who excels in managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires exceptional judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively navigate complex situations while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations governing protected health information. The Clinic Manager is expected to promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and mutual respect while ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service to the individuals and communities we serve.
Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!
This position will be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field plus three years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling; OR
A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus two years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling.
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:
Some key responsibilities as a Behavioral Health Center Manager A are:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment - Not to exceed 4 years
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
tanisha.alexander@mhsdla.org
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
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm