Behavioral Health Investments Team Lead

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

In this position, you will lead in the investment of capital development.

You will also conduct comprehensive research and plans accordingly for operational improvement projects.

You will also responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data in measuring the effectiveness and timeliness of administrative and technical programs.

This position:

1. Collects and evaluates data from providers to determine effectiveness of programs in meeting established outcomes of housing programs in relation to increasing behavioral health housing across the state.
2. Evaluates policy issues and develops policy, rule, and legislative proposals to achieve housing program objectives in compliance with state and federal regulations.
3. Proposes operational improvements, metrics, and incentives to improve 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.

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

What's in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes

• 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 at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-176600

 Application Deadline:  03/18/2025

Salary Range:  $7,353 - $10,827

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-176600

 Application Deadline:  03/18/2025