Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, vision, dental cover

Public service loan forgiveness or def

Retirement benefits and paid time off

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority’s Child and Family Behavioral Health team is seeking an Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator to help strengthen behavioral health supports for children and families. You will oversee the IIBHT program, collaborate with hospitals, crisis centers, and providers, and drive statewide implementation with real-time evaluation.

A strong background in behavioral health and policy guidance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences with four years coordinating or administering a program.
• Combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years that supports the classification knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects and guide program improvements for the Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator role.
• Support policy direction and help partners navigate challenges to ensure high-quality care statewide.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Job description

Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

The Oregon Health Authority’s Child and Family Behavioral Health (CFBH) team works to strengthen behavioral health supports for children, young adults, and their families by applying trauma‑informed approaches, developmental science, and System of Care values. By championing consistent, effective services statewide, the team helps ensure that children receive the right care at the right time—so they can stay connected to their homes, schools, and communities. Through partnerships across child‑serving systems, CFBH supports Oregon’s growing continuum of care designed to meet families’ needs close to home. In this role, you’ll help advance community‑based behavioral health services by shaping programs that respond to children and youth experiencing acute mental health challenges. You’ll work with hospitals, crisis centers, and providers to strengthen the Intensive In‑home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program and ensure that this program is implemented statewide effectively, collaboratively, and guided by real‑time evaluation. The work includes overseeing projects, guiding program improvements, supporting policy direction, and helping partners navigate challenges so youth and families receive reliable, high‑quality care. If you’re energized by work that improves outcomes for young people and supports meaningful system change, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, , , or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, with experience working in an IIBHT program both directly with youth and families and in a supervisory role with therapists.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team, collaborate, and lead implementation of community‑based work with an equity lens.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural awareness and health equity, including the ability to recognize and address disparities in behavioral health access, engage respectfully with diverse families and communities, and support underserved populations through inclusive, responsive, and culturally grounded practices.
• Ability to plan, design, and evaluate complex behavioral health programs, including setting long range goals, analyzing system effectiveness, and translating findings into actionable improvements for children, youth, and families.
• Skill in project and contract administration, including drafting budgets, overseeing provider selection, managing contracts, monitoring performance, resolving conflicts, and adjusting project scope, quality, or timelines as needed.
• Experience applying and operationalizing evidence based and culturally responsive practices, including providing technical assistance, developing quality standards, and supporting service delivery improvements for crisis based and community‑based care.
• Strong partnership building and collaboration skills, with experience convening cross agency or cross sector groups, facilitating meetings, addressing organizational barriers, and advancing shared goals across community providers and system partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support staff development, including onboarding, mentoring, guiding policy or rule revisions, and contributing to leadership activities within a behavioral health unit or similar service area.
• Experience in developing funding strategies and writing grants, including identifying needs, preparing proposals, securing resources, and connecting funding to measurable outcomes and program quality improvements.
• Excellent writing skills, ability to interpret, translate, and communicate policy and research, including analyzing legislation, preparing technical reports, presenting findings to diverse audiences, and shaping program direction based on emerging issues or data.

Preference Statement

Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference will be given to candidates with specialized and advanced knowledge of trauma and the treatment of mental health crises in children and youth, including experience supporting youth and families who require a complex system response. Ideal candidates will bring strong familiarity with family engagement, peer support models, trauma informed practices, and evidence‑based behavioral health treatment models, as well as direct experience implementing or supporting Intensive In‑Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) services. Applicants with a background in developing or delivering intensive, home‑based interventions for children and adolescents—particularly those navigating complex psychiatric needs—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

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 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.

Additional Details

This announcement is for one, full‑time, permanent, SEIU represented, Intensive Community Based Services Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (5% in‑office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving 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 further consideration.

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell Email: [e-mail] Phone (text friendly): [phone] Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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. OHA is an anti‑racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

The Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”