Behavioral Health Center Manager A (Job Appointment)

State Of Louisiana

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • $4,876–$8,788

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew Orleans, LA
Salary$4,876–$8,788

Description

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

  • Description
  • Benefits

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:

  • Provide leadership and oversight of daily clinic operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder services.
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate multidisciplinary staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
  • Ensure compliance with agency policies, accreditation standards, and federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and privacy requirements.
  • Monitor clinic performance through quality assurance activities, audits, and performance metrics, implementing improvement strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, social workers, and administrative staff to coordinate care and promote positive client outcomes.
  • Oversee provider scheduling, staffing, and operational workflows to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Partner with administrative leadership to strengthen billing processes, internal controls, budgeting, and financial operations.
  • Represent the clinic in leadership, community, and interagency meetings while building collaborative relationships that support the agencys mission.

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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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:

  • New Years Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veterans Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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

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