Licensing and Certification Compliance Specialist 3 (2 positions)

Initial Posting Date:

05/16/2025

Application Deadline:

05/25/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,348 - $9,370

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Licensing and Certification Compliance Specialist 3 (2 positions)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Licensing and Certification Compliance Specialist 3 (2 positions)

The Licensing and Certification unit within the Behavioral Health Division of OHA is responsible for oversight of all current and new programs, facilities and providers. L&C is the regulatory unit which ensure all providers are in substantial compliance with the relevant rules for which application is made and consideration of the SPA and the 1915i waiver. Site visits are made to all new sites prior to licensure, certification, or registration. A 90-day site visit is conducted to ensure the provider remains substantially compliant as additional individuals are added to their roles. Renewal visits are conducted annually, biennially, or triennially as specified by statute. Complaint investigations are conducted as needed based on non-abuse complaints received that indicate a potential violation of OARs. As well, compliance staff provide technical assistance to providers, OHA staff, stakeholders, partners, the public and the legislature on a daily basis. Further, compliance staff review and respond to all critical incident reports and all less than 30-day notices of move.

Facility and provider oversight includes Adult Foster Homes, Residential Treatment Homes, Residential Treatment Facilities, Class 1 Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, Class 2 Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, Regional Acute Care Psychiatric Services, Emergency Department Hold Rooms, 5-day Hold Hospitals, Transport Custody Hospitals, Psychiatric Emergency Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, Secure Transport, Agency with Choice (In-Home Services), Community-Based Structured Housing, and Crisis Stabilization Centers.

NOTE: These positions require travel on average 7-10 days of travel per month (fluctuates). One position is statewide travel, and workload is across the state (many of these are close to Portland Metro). One is regional (Eugene area) with some Central and Southwest Oregon travel (a few facilities in Eastern Oregon).

For a full review of the position description, please click here:

Licensing & Certification Mental Health Compliance Specialist 3 (1)

Licensing & Certification Mental Health Compliance Specialist 3 (2)

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.

Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.

Three of the five years must be above the technical support level.

College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

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.

• Experience conducting inspections or investigations and determining compliance.
• Experience making recommendations for modifications required to attain compliance.
• Experience applying and interpreting administrative rules, policies and procedures.
• Experience communicating professionally with people of diverse backgrounds with the understanding that diversity can create language barriers. Active listening skills and ability to make a conscious effort to restate or rephrase information when clarity is needed, fostering effective communication and mutual understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple caseloads to ensure timely processing of all aspects of the review, inspection, report, corrective action plan, and issuing of license/certificate

We are seeking 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 two, full-time, permanent, non-represented management service, Compliance Specialist 3 positions.
• This is a 100% REMOTE 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.