Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Louisiana concentrate in community mental health centers, substance use treatment networks, and hospital-based behavioral health units, with steady demand at both the supervisory and director level. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport are the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers like Ochsner Health, LSU Health, and the Louisiana Department of Health. The most in-demand specialties are crisis services management, substance use disorder program oversight, and integrated care coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring24
Work type89% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Behavioral Health Administrative Operations Coordinator
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Behavioral Health Administrative Operations Coordinator
Integrity Behavioral Management
New Orleans, Louisiana
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
Managed care

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FFT Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)
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FFT Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)
Nunez Community College
Elmwood, Louisiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Doctoral degree
51-200

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CPST Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)
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CPST Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)
Nunez Community College
Elmwood, Louisiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Doctoral degree
51-200

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Senior Executive, Adult Behavioral Health Operations
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Senior Executive, Adult Behavioral Health Operations
Merakey
Lafayette, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) - Behavioral Health
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Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) - Behavioral Health
LCMC Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Behavioral Health Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
13 jobs
Baton Rouge
9 jobs
Covington
4 jobs
Lafayette
4 jobs
Houma
2 jobs
Gretna
2 jobs
Elmwood
2 jobs
DeRidder
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs

Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health12
  • LCMC Health7
  • OCEANS HEALTHCARE6
  • Ochsner Health4
  • Collage Rehabilitation Partners3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or equivalent state credential
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Minimum of three to five years of clinical or program experience in behavioral health settings
  • Prior supervisory or team leadership experience managing clinical or administrative staff
  • Knowledge of Louisiana Medicaid behavioral health billing, documentation, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with crisis intervention protocols and behavioral health accreditation standards such as CARF or Joint Commission

Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavioral health manager in Louisiana?

Most behavioral health manager roles in Louisiana require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field plus an active Louisiana state clinical license, typically a licensed clinical social worker credential issued by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners or a licensed professional counselor credential issued by the Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners. Candidates typically move into management after several years in direct clinical practice, then take on supervisory responsibilities within a program or unit before applying for manager-level positions.

Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Louisiana?

Louisiana behavioral health manager roles are posted by CVS Health, LCMC Health, and OCEANS HEALTHCARE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems and its state-funded community mental health network are among the most consistent sources of manager-level openings.

Which Louisiana cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Covington have the most behavioral health manager openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive volume through their major hospital systems, university medical centers, and dense networks of community mental health organizations, while Shreveport's concentration of regional health systems and state-affiliated programs makes it a consistent hiring market for this role.

Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're limited. About 11% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that most manager roles involve direct staff supervision, on-site program oversight, and in-person client-facing responsibilities. The parts of the role most likely to be performed remotely are administrative functions such as documentation review, compliance reporting, and virtual team meetings.

How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to enter through a direct clinical role, such as a case manager, outpatient therapist, or crisis counselor position, at a Louisiana community mental health center or hospital behavioral health unit, then pursue a team lead or clinical supervisor role once you have demonstrated clinical competency. Large Louisiana employer types including Ochsner Health, LSU Health affiliate programs, and the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health operate training pipelines and internal promotion tracks that move strong clinicians into management. Obtaining or maintaining an active Louisiana state clinical license and pursuing a credential such as certified behavioral health case manager gives candidates a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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