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

Initial Posting Date:

03/25/2025

Application Deadline:

04/06/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

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

Job Description:

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 regulat