Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about co-creating human-centered, community-driven solutions to establish a more health-based, equitable and effective approach to drug addiction in Oregon by shifting the response to drug possession from criminalization to treatment and recovery? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
This position is within the Office of Behavioral Health Services and will provide leadership through Health Systems Division, with other OHA Divisions, Other State Agencies, the Governor’s Office, the Oversight and Accountability Council, and with external partners, contractors, and advocates in the implementation of Measure 110.
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the program responsible for implementation of Measure 110 (2020), SB 755 (2021) and HB 2513 (2023) by building and strengthening staff/OAC relations through development and implementation of programs created and/or enhanced by the OAC, applying large concepts at the local level for program implementation, and articulating the concepts and their applications to a broad range of community partners. This position will provide leadership and direction to ensure that all aspects of Measure 110 are implemented by the Oregon Health Authority and will take a transformative approach across the agency and with partners to ensure that all Measure 110 work is health-based, equitable and effective approach to drug addiction.
As director of this program, you will be responsible for leadership and direction to build a more health-based, equitable and effective approach to drug addiction in Oregon by shifting the response to drug possession from criminalization to treatment and recovery. This includes, but is not limited to, embedding these values in the program building and design, leading in and ensuring existing staff and new hires prioritize the core values of this work, working directly with the Oversight and Accountability Council, leading with humility, and working directly with populations in Oregon most affected by Measure 110.
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.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes
How to apply:
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-143964
Open until filled
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Summer-Street/Measure-110-Program-Executive-Director--Behavioral-Health-Policy-Manager-3-_REQ-143964
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.