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

Oregon State Government Jobs; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Oregon Health Authority as the Youth Integrated Behavioral Health Care Program and Policy Coordinator. This role emphasizes program development and policy implementation while working to integrate behavioral health services with primary care. If you're dedicated to positive change and inclusivity in health, apply today!

Benefits

Excellent health coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Potential loan forgiveness

Retirement membership

Qualifications

• Requires 7 years of evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• Bachelor's in relevant fields with 4 years of experience preferred.
• Master’s level clinician in child and family behavioral health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on program planning, policy development, and budget monitoring.
• Represent the agency with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Implement behavioral health regulations and policies.

Skills

Evaluative work

Analytical work

Planning work

Trauma-Informed Care

System development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 06/13/2025

Application Deadline: 06/23/2025

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: [Specify salary range]

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Youth Integrated Behavioral Health Care Program and Policy Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Youth Integrated Behavioral Health Care Program and Policy Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Youth Integrated Behavioral Health Care Program and Policy Coordinator focuses on planning, policy, program development, budget monitoring, and implementation of specialized programs serving populations under the Child and Family Behavioral Health (CFBH) unit. These include integrating primary care/health care settings with child and family behavioral health services. The person in this position will exercise independent decision-making authority and coordinate staff to plan, design, and direct behavioral health regulations, policies, and priorities related to these populations. This includes ensuring state and local planning processes are conducted as authorized by statutes and regulations.

In this role, you will identify program development needs, including administrative, legislative, and funding changes, and handle complex agency decisions. You will represent the agency in dealings with other agencies, organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups.

For a full review of the position description, click here.

If this opportunity aligns with your background and commitment to inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and strive to build a more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

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

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• EXAMPLE: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or related field, plus four years of professional evaluative, analytical, and planning work.

Desired Attributes: The following skills and experiences are key to success in this role. Please highlight any you possess in your application.

• Master’s level clinician with experience in child and family behavioral health (preferred).
• Background in child-serving settings such as primary care, child welfare, juvenile justice, and developmental disabilities.
• Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care principles and application.
• Knowledge in designing training and technical assistance processes.
• System/organizational development expertise.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and fiscal systems.
• Experience with federal funding and reporting systems.
• Understanding of Children’s System of Care and Wraparound principles.

We value Oregon Health Authority’s mission and values, including health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. Learn more here.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Ensure your work history is current, attach your resume and cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions. External candidates should apply via the State of Oregon job portal. Internal candidates must apply through Workday.

After You Apply: Check your Workday account and email regularly for updates. Follow instructions for veteran preference documentation if applicable.

Reminders: Showcase your skills and experience clearly. This announcement is for a full-time, permanent, SEIU-represented position based in Salem, Oregon, but it is a fully remote position. Download and save the announcement and position description for your records. For questions, contact Stephanie Mitchell at 503-979-7679 or [e-mail]. For technical support, call 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits include excellent health coverage, optional insurances, paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, vacation, potential loan forgiveness, and retirement membership. Additional details are provided in the announcement.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and pay equity. We value diversity and aim to eliminate health inequities, working toward an equitable Oregon.