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 – 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’s health equity definition is “Oregon 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.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

What we are looking for!

Preference will be given to those with a Master’s or higher degree related to behavioral health.

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Additional Information

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’s mission, vision and core values.

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