988 & Behavioral Health Crisis System Continuous Improvement Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Are you an experienced analyst with a passion for crisis system implementation and improvement? The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking someone with evaluative and planning experience to provide development, implementation and accountability of the implementation of 988 and the behavioral health crisis service system in Oregon as directed to OHA under HB 2417.

In this position you will:

• Support implementation planning by identifying key partners, design the scope of work, develop associated policy and program materials, facilitate weekly/monthly program site meetings, monitor system performance and outcomes.
• Act as subject matter expert to support the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis System Manager in preparing recommendations for Legislative Session work, Government Relations, OHA leadership and community partners, community justice, Local Alcohol and Drug Policy committees and behavioral health providers.
• Manage large and complex contracts that blend multiple funding streams, be responsible for contract accountability and success, and corrective action planning or repayment planning with providers.
• Provide technical assistance.
• Provide support in decision making to plan, design and direct behavioral health regulations, policies and priorities.
• Identify system performance and system development needs.

To see the full position description, click here.

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 represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

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, there may be times that the work will need to be conducted in-person for meetings or public hearings where virtual meeting is not an option. This may require some in-state travel, overnight stays, and work outside of the normal operating hours. 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.

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 four 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 public health principles.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, and legislative process.
• Skill in writing and analyzing general, statistical and technical reports.
• Skill in presenting and defending data, research and administrative studies.
• Skill using data to inform policy updates and development.
• The person in this position must understand the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between substance use disorder, community corrections and systemic racism.
• Previous professional experience with a state-wide crisis system and knowledge of the federal crisis program.
• Grant administration and reporting experience.
• Administrative law and government regulation processes, including experience or knowledge of procedures followed in administrative hearings.
• This position is public facing and interacts with community partners who may become passionate in their feedback and responses, and requires the skill to effectively manage difficult conversations, respond with trauma informed care, and bring calm to upset individuals.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-177497

Application Deadline:  04/06/2025

Salary Range:  $6,123 - $9,409

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