Oregon Health Authority - Portland, OR
posted 3 months ago
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking an experienced Operations and Policy Analyst to serve as the Veterans Behavioral Healthcare Liaison. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration between the OHA, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA), Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), and various local, state, and federal officials, as well as community partners. The primary focus of this position is to address and promote behavioral health care issues, benefits, and entitlements for veterans and military service members across the state of Oregon. In this capacity, the analyst will conduct research on trending topics relevant to veterans' behavioral health care, identifying actionable items at both state and local levels. The role involves developing potential legislation in collaboration with the department policy coordinator and ODVA, advising OHA staff on rulemaking and best practices, and testifying on legislative matters related to veterans' behavioral health care. The analyst will also work to discover and develop solutions to various barriers that veterans face in accessing and utilizing behavioral health care, including unique challenges faced by women veterans and underserved populations such as homeless, LGBTQ, rural, and tribal veterans. Additionally, the position addresses the critical issue of the disproportionately high suicide rates among Oregon veterans and military service members. OHA is committed to service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity, and partnership, with a strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. The mission of OHA is to help individuals and communities achieve optimal physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care. This full-time, permanent position is classified as management service and is not represented by a union. The work environment is supportive and values diverse perspectives, utilizing a trauma-informed approach. The OHA offers exceptional medical, vision, and dental benefits packages, along with generous paid leave and retirement programs. Most work can be conducted remotely, although some travel may be required. The primary office location is at the Portland State Office Building, with the possibility of changing work locations at the discretion of the hiring manager.