Diversity Liaison- Oregon State Hospital (OPA3 SR 30)

State of Oregon; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon State Hospital Diversity Liaison role (OSH) focuses on equity programs and policy implementation within the Health Equity Support Services department, working across Salem and Junction City campuses. The position emphasizes culturally responsive practices and data-driven evaluation to advance health equity goals for patients and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and multiple years of evaluative, analytical, and planning work, with on-campus duties and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative advice on facilitation and implementation of equity programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Assess culturally appropriate best practices, patient demographics data, and evaluate current services to inform policies.
• Implement practices aligned with state and federal requirements to eliminate health inequities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Public Administration/Behavioral or Social Sciences/Finance/Political Science or equivalent)

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

10/30/2026

Application Deadline:

11/12/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Diversity Liaison- Oregon State Hospital (OPA3 SR 30)

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is the largest division of OHA with two main campuses – Junction City and Salem, with approximately 3000 employees and 750 patients. OSH provides direct psychiatric hospital care to adults from throughout Oregon. The mission of OSH is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment, focusing on recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment. At OSH, we put the patient first, and employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital’s vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery for all. We support each person with intensive treatment and care in an atmosphere of respect and dignity. We strive to encourage autonomy and best choices through our patient-centered care philosophy.

The OSH Diversity Liaison will join our Health Equity Support Services (HESS) department, which provides resources to create a framework and internal infrastructure for equity and inclusion work in alignment with the Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Division, OHA’s transformation strategies, and needs identified by community partners who are invested in a shared goal of excellence and equity in patient and staff well-being. The HESS department is dedicated to building an infrastructure that supports the culture change necessary for meeting the goals of eliminating health inequities and the provision of national CLAS standards of care. HESS strives to recognize, reconcile, and rectify historical and contemporary injustices for patients and staff. The majority of work will be performed at the Salem campus in an effort to best serve both patients and staff.

The primary purpose of the OSH Diversity Liaison is to provide consultative advice on the facilitation and implementation of OHA’s equity programs, policies, and initiatives including but not limited to the OHA strategic plan and the agency’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. The OSH Diversity Liaison will assess culturally appropriate best practices, patient demographic data and evaluate current treatment services to determine and implement policies and practices that are identity-affirming and culturally and linguistically responsive and are consistent with state and federal requirements.

Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7/365 forensic psychiatric hospital that houses 750 patients and 3,000 staff between its collective campuses. The nature of this work requires an on-campus presence, Monday through Friday each week and will include occasional trips to Junction City and other locations throughout Oregon. The person in this position must be available to work on-site and any interested person is encouraged apply. This position is <b>not eligible</b> for relocation assistance.

What We Are Looking For

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

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 four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application materials.

• Demonstrated experience providing identity-affirming, culturally and linguistically responsive support and services
• Demonstrated experience developing and/or delivering workforce training related to equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and social determinants of health
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • project and/or change management
  • research, monitoring and evaluation
  • data analysis
  • policy development, evaluation and implementation
  • legislative analysis
  • Operationalizing equity
• Experience working in a psychiatric hospital
• Bi-or multi-lingual fluency–spoken, written or both–in a non-English language, including American Sign Language

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and for alignment with the guidance provided below.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience, both paid and unpaid, relevant to this position.
• Cover Letter (Required) – A cover letter is required and must include an overview of how you meet both the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above. Cover letters should be a maximum of two pages in length.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting your application, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday application job history is accurate and current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• Please note the requirements for consideration include attaching both a cover letter and resume, outlining how you meet the minimum requirements and desired attributes. Failure to submit either of these documents or to follow instructions will disqualify your application from consideration.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment;promotes 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 Authorityis the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 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 10 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.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for 1 , full time, permanent, management service , Diversity Liaison position (Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 3 based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is an on campus position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Melissa Perez, SPHR
Email: [e-mail]
Phone (text friendly): [phone]

Reasonable Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which may include alternative formats of materials. If you have a question or need a reasonable n accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the Melissa Perez, Recruiter at [e-mail] or [phone] (voice/text).

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_ The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class _ – _ including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation _ – _ and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. _

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