Behavioral Health Community Engagement Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

05/23/2025

Application Deadline:

06/04/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Community Engagement Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Behavioral Health Community Engagement Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

INTRODUCTION

The Community Engagement Analyst brings the voices of people with lived experience and peers to Oregon’s behavioral health system and transformation. The person in this position will utilize their lived experience to break down historical communication and outreach barriers and institutional racism by ensuring the people with lived experience are continually involved in leading behavioral health transformation efforts. The person in this position will serve as a liaison to people with lived experience across the state and will develop policies and programs to improve behavioral health programs for the state of Oregon.

Position Performance Objectives:

• Gather, analyze and use federal, state and community data and guidance to identify, monitor, and lead efforts to transform the behavioral health system and eliminate health inequities.
• Promote and execute policy initiatives that drive system improvements as directed by those with lived experience.
• Provide training, technical assistance and other resources so that the behavioral health workforce is prepared for the transformation of the behavioral health system to one that is led by the people utilizing it.
• Increase awareness and access to information about person-directed care and create and implement strategies that promote behavioral health equity.
• Promote trauma-informed approaches that acknowledge the traumatizing impact of racism, the marginalization of people with lived experience, and other forms of oppression and engage in community centered healing and sustainable change.

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

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

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

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Applicable Combinations are:

• 8 years of experience
• 6.5 years of experience and a related Associate’s Degree
• 5 years of experience and a related Bachelor’s Degree
• 4 years of experience and a related Master’s Degree
• 3 years of experience and a related Doctoral Degree

Special Requirements:

• Must possess certification as a THW Certified Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist or have ability to become certified within six months of hire.

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

• Lived experience with behavioral health needs or accessing behavioral health services.
• Knowledge and / or experience with Peer Delivered Services.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and programs that center the voices of people with lived experience and promote equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including people with lived experience, communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQ+, and other traditional marginalized communities
• Established relationships with, or demonstrated ability to develop, strong, collaborative, and partnership-based relationships with people with lived experience, the peer community, and those receiving services within Oregon’s Behavioral Health System.
• Ability to understand and communicate data and evidence-based programs within health care; familiarity with state and local best practices that can help to advance person-directed, trauma-informed, and equitable behavioral health care in Oregon.
• Models collaborative problem-solving skills and solution driven discussions. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, work cooperatively, and influence to resolve issues.
• Qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of behavioral health programs.

The ideal candidate will be someone who shares Oregon Health Authority’s mission and values. 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.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Operations & Policy Analyst 4 position based in Portland, Oregon.
• This is a HYBRID position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.
• For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

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

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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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 any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do 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.