Problem Gambling Analyst

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and supports to meet the needs of Oregon’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, coordination, consultative advice, planning, policy and program development recommendations, and evaluation and oversight to a statewide problem gambling treatment services delivery system.

In this position, you will focus on:

• program improvement plans, establishment of policy and procedures, evaluation of program outputs and outcomes, and development of new methods or standards.
• setting standards, directing projects, determining program priorities and direction, developing systems, providing technical assistance to local program directors and staff, providing workforce development opportunities, developing key and strategic partnerships and liaisons on a statewide level.
• Make complex and potentially controversial agency decisions and will routinely represent the agency in dealing with other state agencies, public and private sector organizations, businesses, and advocacy and special interest groups related to consultation, development, funding and monitoring of problem gambling treatment or other related programs.
• make recommendations for budget development, tracks legislative bills and provides legislative analysis as it relates to problem gambling treatment, determines program priorities and will exercise independent judgement, consulting with management as needed.
• Periodic in state travel and occasional out of state travel.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 position based in Salem, Oregon.

This is a fully remote position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC) or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor - Registration (CGAC-R) at the time of application.

Desired Attributes:

• Federal, state, local laws, rules, policies, plans, and funding requirements related to treatment of gambling disorder, knowledge of health care delivery systems, and an understanding the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, gambling disorder, and systemic racism.
• Experience analyzing research and cost literature. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience specific to gambling disorder treatment practices and strategies in a variety of settings and applying this research to the program and services.
• Extensive knowledge of public health and behavioral health principles.
• Skill in writing and analyzing general, statistical and technical reports.
• Skill in presenting and defending data, research and administrative studies.
• Professional subject matter expertise in gambling disorder treatment and co-occurring disorders including experience in programs or organizations and activities that integrated co-occurring disorders.
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

How to Apply: Submit application, resume and cover letter to oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-181448