Behavioral Health Clinical & Quality Assurance Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

05/29/2025

Application Deadline:

06/11/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Clinical & Quality Assurance Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Behavioral Health Clinical & Quality Assurance Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

The Behavioral Health Clinical & Quality Assurance Strategist will serve as a clinical and strategic lead within the Medicaid Division. Through the sound application of clinical evidence and best practice in behavioral health clinical review and OHP policy interpretation, this position will promote access to high quality behavioral health services and pursue the quintuple aim of health equity, better health, improved outcomes, lower costs, and clinician well-being.

This position will provide internal and external leadership and direction of OHP behavioral health policy through collaboration with the Medicaid Medical Leadership Team, the Behavioral Health Division, and the Health Policy and Analytics Division on various projects. This position serves as a subject matter expert on OHP benefits and policy, OHA behavioral health rules, and federal Medicaid regulations. They will advise and coordinate with Medicaid contractors, provide technical assistance to OHP enrolled behavioral health providers, influence statewide OHP program integrity, and support cross-divisional and interagency initiatives.

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