Behavioral Health Investments Team Lead (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

03/11/2025

Application Deadline:

03/18/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Investments Team Lead (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Oregon

Health Authority is seeking a Behavioral Health Investments (BHI) Team Lead to be thesenior policy advisor to management on the outcomes, challenges andimprovements needed in the areas of increasing statewide capacity of beds forlicensed residential treatment facilities and homes, and supportive housing units,for individuals experiencing Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) andSubstance Use Disorders (SUD).

In this position, you will lead in the investment of capital development with communitybased organizations throughout Oregon, for increasing statewide capacity of bedsfor licensed residential treatment facilities and homes, and supportive housingunits, for individuals SPMI and/or SUD, the BHI Team Lead isresponsible for drafting legislative proposals, analyzing bills, and proposingamendments to pending bills. Additionally, the BHI Team Lead analyzes systems’ functions and applies state policy andprocedures to system functioning. You will also conduct comprehensive research andplans accordingly for operational improvement projects. This includescollaborating with managers/leaders from varying external agencies and withinOHA on planning and managing projects, and on legislative and policy changes.You will also be responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data inmeasuring the effectiveness and timeliness of administrative and technicalprograms.

Thisposition:

Collectsandevaluatesdatafromproviderstodetermineeffectivenessof programs in meeting established outcomes of housing programs in relationtoincreasing behavioral health housingacross the state.

Evaluates policy issues and develops policy, rule, and legislative proposalstoachievehousingprogramobjectivesincompliancewithstate and federal regulations.

Proposesoperationalimprovements,metrics,andincentivestoimprove provider services for the coordination and ongoing oversight of OHA housing development initiatives.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is considered management service and not represented by a union.

What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dentalbenefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx

• Paid Leave Days:

• 11 paid holidays each year

• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year

• 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month

• Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years

• Pension and retirement programs

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, we do meet in-person 1-3 times per quarter at our primary office location in Salem, Oregon. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight yearsprofessional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.

• Extensive knowledge of behavioral health care administration, behavioral health public policy, and public health principles and specific understanding of the cross section between substance use disorder, community corrections and systemic racism.

• Expertise in trauma-informed care and peer delivered services.

• Experience with community housing development.

• Experience, knowledge, and understanding of Grant Administration, principles and practices of budgeting, and accounting.

• Experience with the legislative process.

• Skill in providing expert level technical assistance.

• Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication, including public speaking and presentation, and writing and analyzing reports.

• Skill in analyzing complex statewide systems, identifying problems, generating alternatives, building consensus, and implementing solutions.

• Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities, and advance state and community-based programs on initiatives that promote equity and reduce disparities.

• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively problem-solve and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

• Experience providing organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration.

• Experience in leadership, and project management.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Projecthomepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie MitchellatVoice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711)or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.