Medicaid Behavioral Health focused Policy Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

09/06/2024

Application Deadline:

09/16/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Medicaid Behavioral Health focused Policy Analysts – two (2) positions (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

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 that facilitate a whole person system of care, with specific focus on integrative and supportive behavioral health services? We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a Pool Recruitment, which means that applicants can be considered for all the positions linked to this posting. As candidates successfully move through the recruitment process, they will have the opportunity to express which positions are of most interest.

Click Here to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Behavioral Health Division, Medicaid Division, and the Business Information Systems section (which were previously all part of OHA's Health Systems Division). The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-164868. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties.

This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified and are represented by a union (SEIU).

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

WHAT YOU WILL DO!

Substance Use Disorder System of Care and Coordinated Supports Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3). The purpose of this position is to serve as the Medicaid subject matter expert for the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 1115 Demonstration Waiver and Medicaid State Plan, along with deliverables for approved programs. Additionally, this position is the subject matter expert on Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD).

This position is also responsible to support policy and guidance around individuals needing access to cooccurring disorder treatment when they have additional needs beyond behavioral health. The position will work across a variety of divisions and programs within OHA, informing partners leadership, and legislators of options to leverage federal matching funds to administer the SUD programs, and to inform leadership about options of the state plan and waiver programs within state and federal regulations.

This position is responsible for developing policies to continue and expand SUD programs. Along with other units within OHA, this position will work to expand the scope of services within SUD programs, develop cost-based analyses, and inform transition to value-based payments. This position will work within the Medicaid Division to enhance the system of care to promote equity, cultural competence, identify and address barriers and social determinants of health and health disparities.

Medicaid 988 Implementation Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3). The purpose of this position is to serve as the Medicaid subject matter expert for the 988 and qualifying community based mobile based crisis intervention services. This position provides key program operations and policy advice to Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency, and the Office of Behavioral Health, representing the agency and division by explaining and training program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public individuals accessing services and supports, and other partners.

This position will develop and maintain expertise in Oregon’s Medicaid behavioral health system, state and national behavioral health home models and primary care in behavioral health integration models. This will include analyzing and evaluating existing or proposed policies with recommendations for leadership, as well as build and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners, including people accessing OHP benefits, communities and areas that have historically been underservice and underrepresented.

This position will also develop informational documents and meeting materials for internal and external partners, develop and document work plans, develop and monitor reimbursement rates, update agency BH fee schedules, manage MMIS, partner with communication and the agency webpage, as well as facilitate and engage in partnership meetings, steering committees, and various workgroups, including CCOs. This position will also monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state policy, including tracking new bills, regulations, and administrative rules.

This position will be responsible for developing policies to continue and expand 988 and community based mobile crisis programs. Along with other units within OHA, this position will work to expand the scope of services within these programs, develop cost-based analyses, and inform transition to value-based payments. This position will work within the Medicaid Division to enhance the system of care to promote equity, cultural competence, identify and address barriers and social determinants of health and health disparities.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority 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 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.

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position.

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 here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills and at least four years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.

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 developing, implementing 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, collaborative, and partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ 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.
• Knowledge and experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waiver and demonstration projects.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative process and government finance, specifically reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing legislative concepts and legislative bills.
• Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that facilitate advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
• Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and metrics within the context of health policy, health systems, and health care delivery settings.
• Experience using a wide variety of research and evaluation methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods; demonstrated skill in presenting and articulating the value and relevance of data, research, and administrative studies.
• Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
• 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.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships; ability to demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills, consensus-building, and solution driven approaches.
• Ability to demonstrate successful meeting facilitation with variety of internal and external partners including program-policy-fiscal staff, community members, community groups, government officials and legislators.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
  • Community and Partner Engagement
  • Contract Administration
  • Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
  • Legislative Coordination
  • Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
  • Policy Advisement
  • Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Strong Oral and Written Communication
  • Systems and Organizational Improvement
  • Expert level Technical Assistance

How to apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.
• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
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