Youth Integrated Behavioral Health Care Program and Policy Coordinator (Operations & Policy Ana[...]

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization focusing on youth behavioral health programs. This fully remote position features ample growth opportunities, excellent benefits, and requires strong evaluative and planning skills. You will work closely with state agencies and advocacy groups to enhance program effectiveness and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Benefits

Fully remote work flexibility

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits

Generous leave policy including 11 paid holidays

Training opportunities to support career development

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience is preferable.
• Minimum of four years professional experience required.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and fiscal accounting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and development for specialized youth behavioral health programs.
• Monitor budgets for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Direct staff work to ensure alignment with behavior health regulations.

Skills

Evaluative work

Analytical work

Planning work

Knowledge of federal funding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Fully remote work flexibility
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits with low monthly out-of-pocket costs
- Generous leave policy including 11 paid holidays, personal business days, and vacation accrual
- Training opportunities to support career development
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Coordinate the planning, policy, and program development for specialized youth behavioral health programs
- Monitor budgets and ensure compliance with state statutes and federal regulations
- Represent the agency in interactions with state agencies, public and private organizations, and advocacy groups
- Identify program development needs and implement changes to enhance service effectiveness
- Direct the work of staff and ensure alignment with behavioral health regulations and policies

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or a related field
- Minimum of four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience
- Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and fiscal accounting/contracting systems
- Knowledge of federal funding and reporting systems

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master’s level clinician with experience in child and family behavioral health
- Background in child-serving settings such as primary care, child welfare, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities
- Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care principles and application
- Knowledge in designing processes for training and technical assistance
- Familiarity with the Children’s System of Care and Wraparound principles

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