Behavioral Health Policy Analyst – two (2) positions (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

05/24/2024

Application Deadline:

06/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Policy Analyst – two (2) positions (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Do you have experience with policy development, contract administration, data analysis, and quality improvement strategies that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about co-creating human-centered, community-driven solutions that facilitate a full continuum of behavioral health care? We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a Pool Recruitment, which means that applicants are able to be considered for all of the positions linked to this posting. As candidates successfully move through the recruitment process, they will have the opportunity to express which positions are of most interest.

Click Here to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Behavioral Health Division, Medicaid Division, and the Office of Data Strategy & Operations (which were previously all part of OHA's Health Systems Division). The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-157612. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties.

This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified and are represented by a union. 

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Policy Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a subject matter expert for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic certification and all deliverables for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Program and work closely with the Behavioral Health Division CCBHC Program Administrator. The position will work across a variety of divisions and programs within OHA, primarily the Behavioral Health and Medicaid divisions, informing partners and leadership of options to leverage federal matching funds to administer the CCBHC program, and to inform leadership about options of the CCBHC program within state and federal regulations.

The position will lead, implement, and maintain program and policy development for statewide infrastructure to transition from demonstration to permanent through State Plan Amendment with CMS.  The position will support the CCBHC advisory committee and implement applicable OARs based on recommendations from advisory committee, identify and direct Medicaid policies, in coordination with CMS, that will expand the CCBHC program while maintaining compliance.

This position is responsible for providing policy development and organizational improvements to ensure equitable access and quality of behavioral health service for Oregonians. The policies and organizational improvements impact the healthcare system in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority, other state agencies.

This position will be responsible for developing policies to continue and expand Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Along with other units within OHA, this position will work to expand the scope of services within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, develop cost-based analyses, and inform transition to value-based payments.

Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) Study Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Behavioral Health Division lead for implementation of HB 4092 (2024 regular session.) Section 1 of HB 4092 directs the Oregon Health Authority to conduct a study to determine the funding required for Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs) to provide services and perform functions required by law. The study must be completed every five years. Section 2 of HB 4092 establishes a workgroup that will examine and make recommendations on addressing administrative burden within the behavioral health delivery system.

In this role, the Behavioral Health Special Projects Coordinator will be responsible for overall project management of the CMHP cost study and will serve as the primary liaison between OHA and CMHPs throughout all phases of