Do you have experience evaluating and elevating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about shaping and influencing data analyses and visualization that facilitate compassionate awareness and collaborative action for a human-centered continuum of behavioral health care supports and services? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified and are represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Opioid Settlement Data Liaison. This position exists within the Addiction Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Board and initiatives directed by the Board. This position collaborates with analytical, epidemiological and program staff within the Health Systems, Health Policy and Analytics, and Public Health Divisions to scope, design and develop visualizations and other means of communicating data for a variety of audiences, including legislators and members of the public. This position liaises between data stewards and data users to identify data-related communication needs and context to ensure development of culturally sensitive, accessible visualization and interpretation products using data from a variety of sources. This position centers health equity and cultural sensitivity in dissemination of qualitative and quantitative injury and violence information to partners via presentations, data visualizations and reports, and ensures non-stigmatizing communication about harm reduction and opioid and other substance use data related to disproportionately affected communities.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Behavioral Health Research Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the research and synthesis of best practices and behavioral health industry standards across service areas at the state and localized regional levels. The position will work closely with their supervisor, the Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Manager, and will support continuous quality improvement efforts as it pertains to research, data analysis, recommendations, and evaluation. Additionally, this role will develop concept papers, presentations, data analysis and visualization, and reports on behalf of the Behavioral Health Director and for a variety of audiences, including legislators and members of the public. Concept areas include, but are not limited to: mental health, Substance Use Disorder, co-occurring disorders, child/adolescent behavioral health, adult continuum of care, culturally specific service provision, etc.
In this capacity, this position will collaborate, co-design, vet and validate with program, policy, research, and government relations/legislative coordination staff and leadership within Behavioral Health and Medicaid; across divisions, including Health Policy and Analytics, Equity & Inclusion, Public Health, and OSH; and across agencies, including Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). This position centers health equity and cultural sensitivity in dissemination of qualitative and quantitative information to partners via presentations, data visualizations and reports, and ensures non-stigmatizing communication about behavioral health data related to disproportionately affected communities.
What's in it for you?
The public health division 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 are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
Desired Attributes
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-139446
Application Deadline: 10/15/2023
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.