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Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing and providing planning, data, and system tools that facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!   Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position   What you will do! This position is on the Intensive Services Unit, a specialized team within the Behavioral Health Division. This unit coordinates behavioral health services for individuals in Oregon most impacted by health inequalities including, but not limited to: people who have entered the behavioral health system through Oregon’s courts and other justice involved populations. people with complex clinical needs, often with co-occurring mental health, substance use disorders, medical issues, and sometimes intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. In addition, many people served by this unit have suffered major trauma and continue to struggle with housing and other social determinants of health.   The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Intensive Services Unit, in service to transformative and community-led initiatives involving forensic behavioral health, including four primary areas: Aid and Assist, Civil Commitment, Jail Diversion, and Guilty Except for Insanity/Psychiatric Security Review Board (GEI/PSRB).   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? We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits package. 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.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience evaluating program operations or administrative systems, planning improvements and implementing changes in policy, procedures or rules.   Example:A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for evaluating program operations or administrative systems, planning improvements and implementing changes in policy, procedures or rules.   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. Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups. Knowledge and understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism. Ability to explain and offer expert level technical assistance on rules, policy, and procedures. Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet. Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making. Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving Customer Service and Person-centered Engagement Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting Issue Identification and Resolution Project Planning and Prioritization Project Coordination and Monitoring Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation Expert level Technical Assistance Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations   How to apply: Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-154847   Deadline: 4/29/24

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 human-centered, community-driven solutions that promote an equitable and effective approach to the community criminal legal and corrections systems in Oregon? We look forward to hearing from you!   Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position   What you will do! These two positions are within the Office of Behavioral Health Services, Intensive Services Unit. This unit coordinates behavioral health services for individuals in Oregon most impacted by health inequalities including, but not limited to: people who have entered the behavioral health system through Oregon’s courts and other justice involved populations. people with complex clinical needs, often with co-occurring mental health, substance use disorders, medical issues, and sometimes intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. In addition, many people served by this unit have suffered major trauma and continue to struggle with housing and other social determinants of health.   The Intensive Services Unit provides system management, coordination, and performance evaluation. Working across all levels of government, particularly county and state justice systems, this includes statutory analysis, legislative concept development, Oregon Administrative Rule analysis and management, contract development and administration, budgetary oversight, program technical assistance, trouble-shooting, barrier removal and care coordination across multiple service and funding systems including the Oregon State Hospital, Residential Treatment Systems, Community Mental Health Programs, local hospital emergency rooms, Acute Care units, Medicaid systems, Coordinated Care Organizations, and providers, with a focus on inclusion of peer run organization and consumer driven input. Further, the unit provides critical coordination with the judicial branch of government including local law enforcement, State Police and Oregon’s court systems to manage and develop behavioral health systems for people who have been committed under Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapters 161 and 426 (Aid and Assist, Civil Commitment, Jail Diversion, and Guilty Except for Insanity/Psychiatric Security Review Board).   Forensic Program Analyst. The purpose of this position it to coordinate Intensive Services data collection and analysis. This position is responsible for researching and recommending outcome and performance measures related to the four population areas within Intensive Services: Aid and Assist, Civil Commitment, Jail Diversion, and GEI/PSRB.   Forensic Diversion Implementation Coordinator. This position will serve as a forensic diversion programs subject matter expert who will provide oversight of program development and implementation with essential community partners and providers.   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? We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. 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.   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 developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience. Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Community and Partner Engagement Contract Administration Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting Legislative Coordination Performance / Process / Quality Improvement Policy Advisement Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Project Management Systems and Organizational Improvement Expert level Technical Assistance

Do you have experience promoting and working with schools based health services for children and youth with medical/behavioral health care needs so they are able to fully participate in their education? Are you passionate about assuring equitable access for the health supports and services that youth and their families need to thrive in their learning and well-being? We look forward to hearing from you!   Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position   What you will do! The purpose of this position is to serve as the Medicaid subject matter expert for the Medicaid School Based Health Services (SBHS) programs, along with deliverables for approved programs. The position will work across a variety of divisions and programs within OHA, informing partners leadership, and legislators of options to leverage federal matching funds to administer the SBHS programs, and to inform leadership about options of the state plan and waiver programs within state and federal regulations.   Primary functions of this position include the following: Develop and/or maintain expertise in Oregon’s Medicaid school based health system, state and national integration models and best practices Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed policies with recommendations for leadership Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners, including people accessing OHP benefits, communities and areas that have historically been underservice and underrepresented Develop informational documents and meeting materials for internal and external partners Develop and document work plans Facilitate and engage in partnership meetings, steering committees, and various workgroups, including CCOs, and the Department of Education Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state policy, including tracking new bills, regulations, and administrative rules Develop and monitor reimbursement rates, updating agency fee schedules, MMIS, partner communication, guidance, and agency webpage Identify and link options to leverage Home and Community Based Services as part of SBHS delivery systems   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? We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. 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.   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. Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Community and Partner Engagement Contract Administration Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting Legislative Coordination Performance / Process / Quality Improvement Policy Advisement Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Project Management Strong Oral and Written Communication Systems and Organizational Improvement Expert level Technical Assistance