ECMU Forensic Systems Analyst

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is home to most of the state's publicly supported health programs including Residential and Extended Care Management Team (ECMU), which collaborates with the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) to eliminate systemic barriers and challenges, increasing timely discharges of patients. ECMU leads and monitors the discharge planning between social workers, treatment providers, and other internal and external partners. This assertive multi-agency strategy aims to create bed capacity through addressing and monitoring the utilization of effective and appropriate level of care treatment within the mental health residential system.

In this position, you will help ensure people involved in the criminal legal system receive timely and appropriate behavioral health services. You will gather and track information from Oregon State Hospital and community partners to monitor individuals who are ready for transition and prepare regular updates for leadership. In this role, you will maintain data systems, coordinate meetings, document key decisions, and support clear communication across teams. You will also contribute to efforts that reduce delays, strengthen discharge processes, and improve how services are delivered statewide. By supporting policy development and highlighting system challenges, you will help advance OHA’s broader goals for a more equitable and efficient behavioral health continuum.

Full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, position based in Salem, Oregon. Hybrid (5% in-office).

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience or applicable education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills of this position.

Desired Attributes:

• Knowledge of Oregon’s Behavioral Health : Knowledge of Oregon’s behavioral health system And the challenges individuals face accessing residential treatment or reintegrating into community from higher levels of care.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Smartsheet, and Adobe, and experience developing and maintaining accurate and accessible data collection tools, spreadsheets, and databases.
  Project Coordination & Workflow Management: Ability to coordinate complex projects, including tracking timelines, deliverables, stakeholder responsibilities, and progress toward outcomes.
• Operational Execution & Implementation Support: Ability to support day‑to‑day operational activities, provide guidance on program expectations, and ensure timely and accurate information flow across systems.
• Experience in Policy, Program Development, and System-Level Reform: Demonstrated experience developing and interpreting policies, standards, and procedures supporting equitable behavioral health services with experience researching regulatory requirements, identifying data needs, and preparing policy recommendations. Experience supporting multi‑agency program activities and cross‑system partners. Ability to track and analyze system delays (admissions, restoration, discharge) and other performance metrics. Skilled in identifying risks, emerging issues, and process inefficiencies.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and demonstrated ability to relay information to diverse audiences with varying degrees of understanding, including collaboration across agencies, internal and external partners, and navigating politically, socially, and media-sensitive issues. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and support team-based problem-solving. Skill in organizing and facilitating meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, follow-up actions, and coordination with OSH, CMHPs, courts, and internal teams.

About the Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

How to Apply:

Submit application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-208473

Application Deadline: 10/25/2026

Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,904

How to Apply:

Submit application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-208473

Application Deadline: 10/25/2026