About This Job
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana
The Ideal Candidate for this position will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and directives; knowledge of administrative practices, recordkeeping, and office procedures; the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism; strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate administrative needs of executive leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two years of experience in 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
In This Role, You Will:
- Relieve the Administrator of a variety of administrative duties in assigned functional areas, allowing leadership to focus on strategic and operational priorities.
- Compose, prepare, and transmit directives, assignments, and communications to facility administration staff on behalf of the Facilities and Hospital Operations Administrator.
- Draft, type, and distribute correspondence involving both routine and non-routine matters, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational standards.
- Provide information and guidance to stakeholders, staff, and legislative liaisons and disseminates requested information to the public in accordance with established policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Assist the administrator with activities related to accreditation, licensing, and compliance with federal or state court orders.
- Monitor, document, and coordinate efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Serve as a point of coordination between leadership, internal departments, and external agencies as assigned. The incumbent of this position must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and directives; knowledge of administrative practices, recordkeeping, and office procedures; the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism; strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate administrative needs of executive leadership.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agencywide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty.
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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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 Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's 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
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
