Behavioral Health Research & Data Liaison

Do you have experience evaluating and elevating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about shaping and influencing data analyses and visualization that facilitate compassionate awareness and collaborative action for a human-centered continuum of behavioral health care supports and services? We look forward to hearing from you!

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!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Opioid Settlement Data Liaison. This position exists within the Addiction Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Board and initiatives directed by the Board. This position collaborates with analytical, epidemiological and program staff within the Health Systems, Health Policy and Analytics, and Public Health Divisions to scope, design and develop visualizations and other means of communicating data for a variety of audiences, including legislators and members of the public. This position liaises between data stewards and data users to identify data-related communication needs and context to ensure development of culturally sensitive, accessible visualization and interpretation products using data from a variety of sources. This position centers health equity and cultural sensitivity in dissemination of qualitative and quantitative injury and violence information to partners via presentations, data visualizations and reports, and ensures non-stigmatizing communication about harm reduction and opioid and other substance use data related to disproportionately affected communities.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Behavioral Health Research Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the research and synthesis of best practices and behavioral health industry standards across service areas at the state and localized regional levels. The position will work closely with their supervisor, the Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Manager, and will support continuous quality improvement efforts as it pertains to research, data analysis, recommendations, and evaluation. Additionally, this role will develop concept papers, presentations, data analysis and visualization, and reports on behalf of the Behavioral Health Director and for a variety of audiences, including legislators and members of the public. Concept areas include, but are not limited to: mental health, Substance Use Disorder, co-occurring disorders, child/adolescent behavioral health, adult continuum of care, culturally specific service provision, etc.

In this capacity, this position will collaborate, co-design, vet and validate with program, policy, research, and government relations/legislative coordination staff and leadership within Behavioral Health and Medicaid; across divisions, including Health Policy and Analytics, Equity & Inclusion, Public Health, and OSH; and across agencies, including Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). This position centers health equity and cultural sensitivity in dissemination of qualitative and quantitative information to partners via presentations, data visualizations and reports, and ensures non-stigmatizing communication about behavioral health data related to disproportionately affected communities.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.

• Experience evaluating and elevating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and 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.
• Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.

• Professional or lived experience communicating to diverse audiences, including community members, about application of data for prevention.

• Demonstrated knowledge of national third-party payers, health care delivery trends, and medical technologies and standards.
• Experience using medical expenditure and utilization data to monitor, plan and evaluate the cost effectiveness, access and quality of medical programs.
• 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.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• • Community and Partner Engagement

• Data Analysis and Visualization
• Expert level Technical Assistance

• • Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
  • Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Project Management

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-139446

Application Deadline: 10/15/2023