Medicaid Workforce Payment Analyst

Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about co-creating incentives to diversify the behavioral health workforce and expand capacity for culturally responsive care? We look forward to hearing from you!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!

This position serves as the subject matter expert and key policy advisor for all technical and policy matters.

The United We Heal policy analyst is responsible to formulate policy which was legislatively approved through House Bill 4002-33 from the 2024 Short Session. This analyst with be responsible to lead OHA’s implementation of UWH along with other appropriate analysts, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Division, Health Policy and Analytics, OAFA, budget, and program integrity of the Oregon Health Authority. This position will assist with the development of MOU’s and selection of UWH providers. This position is responsible to draft language to update the Medicaid State Plan. This position will also write Oregon Administrative Rules for program eligibility and compliance requirements, becoming a subject matter expert related to the program and ensures that the UWH program fulfills legislative intent.

This position provides federal and state legislative analysis. Presenting information to OHA and Medicaid leadership regarding efforts to develop and maintain compliant policies. The position with develop methods to identify and analyze data to monitor and manage the UWH program more efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring equitable access to quality services, reducing barriers to compliance, and mitigating compliance concerns. This work will result through collaboration with external partners including United we Heal Career Pathways, AFSCME, and behavioral health providers, in addition to internal partners.

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

What's in it for you?

• Monthly Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
• 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, there may be times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

NOTE:

A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:

• An Associate’s Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
• A Master’s Degree is equal to four years of experience.
• A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• Community and Partner Engagement
• Legislative Coordination
• Policy Advisement
• Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
• Systems and Organizational Improvement
• Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Contract Administration
• Project Management
• Expert level Technical Assistance
• Strong Oral and Written Communication

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162219

Deadline 8/5/24

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162219

Deadline 8/5/24