Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 04/14/2023

Application Deadline: 04/24/2023

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $5,319 - $17,653

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Behavioral Health Clinical and Quality Assurance Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

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Do you have experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about building a more health-based, equity driven and restorative approach to the health system in Oregon? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The \xe2\x80\x93 the Health Systems Division (HSD) is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Clinical and Quality Assurance Strategist (Operations and Policy Analyst 4). This position is accountable for provisions of evidence-based behavioral health care decisions for fee-for-service clients and overall program direction on special programs and projects related to behavioral health care services.

What you will do!
This position provides clinical behavioral health consultation regarding which health condition and medically appropriate treatment combinations are/are not covered under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). In this role you will assist providers and clinical staff in determining if and which alternative treatments would be covered. Your critical thinking skills will be applied to account for a broad range of issues ranging from impact on people to cost containment. You are responsible to provide internal and external leadership direction and management of the behavioral health and care coordination contracts. Sometimes the results are not favorable to recipients of medical assistance or providers of services.

This position will serve as a liaison for various entities such as client advocates, stakeholders, partners, professional groups, and medical professionals. Formal presentations will be required along with an extensive knowledge of implementation processes for starting these entities.

This position requires expertise in written and verbal communication to write and update policies and OARs, in negotiating and contracting with carriers, and with marketing processes. It entails analyzing proposed legislation and to develop bill analysis and fiscal impact statements for legislative bills.

This position may require statewide travel and frequent contact with various internal and external entities. Some programs may benefit from knowledge, license or certification as a medical professional.

What\'s in it for you!
We offer employees a culture with emphasis in public service and collaboration. We offer fantastic benefits including full medical, vision and dental insurance, a competitive salary, vacation, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays per year!

This is a full-time permanent position. It is a management services, non-supervisory position and is not represented by a union.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA\xe2\x80\x99s health equity definition is \xe2\x80\x9cOregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.

Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.\xe2\x80\x9d OHA\xe2\x80\x99s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision, and core values.

What we are looking for!

Preference will be given to those with a Master\xe2\x80\x99s or higher degree related to behavioral health.

A Bachelor\'s Degree in Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or any degree related to behavioral health; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work with health care programs.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work with health care programs.

Requested Attributes:

Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations; including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and understanding and applying principles related to health equity.

Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.

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.

Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.

Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.

Experience working with behavioral health systems and/or the justice system and/or multi-system work.

Specific knowledge of Medicaid Title XIX and XXI regulations and program requirements.

Specific knowledge of health services delivery systems; government health benefit programs, particularly Medicaid; and client rights related to those programs.

Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

Policy Advisement

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Contract Administration

Legislative Coordination

Program Design and Implementation

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Systems and Organizational Improvement

How to apply:

Complete the online application.

Attache a resume.

Attach a cover letter, no more than (2) two pages long - outlining any (4) four of the Requested Attributes, listed below.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Juan McGruder.

Voice: [503-302-0454]

juan.a.mcgruder@dhsoha.state.or.us

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900 or TTY711. An accommodation request related to a disability should be made as soon as possible.

Additional Information

Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. for more information about veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time \xe2\x80\x93 unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security\'s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. Click , to learn more about OHA\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision and core values.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

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