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Behavioral Health Program Director A

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Raceland, LA Other
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Program Director A to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.
A master’s degree in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field plus three years of experience providing behavioral health treatment; OR

A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus two years of experience providing behavioral health treatment.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Behavioral Health Program Director A, the incumbent will:

  • Monitor, assess, and develop clinical core competencies, training, and orientation by clinical supervision and oversee all clinicians providing direct treatment services. 
  • Provide formal clinical supervision to interns,  counselors, and master-level clinicians. 
  • Deliver expert and specialized clinical services, as a licensed clinician, to clients with behavioral health issues. 

Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is at SCLHSA's Lafourche Behavioral Health Center in Raceland, LA. 
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant's education and experience.

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:
Shelby Hidalgo 
Acting HR Director
shelby.hidalgo2@la.gov
985-857-3743

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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