Initial Posting Date:
07/10/2024
Application Deadline:
07/31/2024
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$7,599 - $11,752
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Behavioral Health Quality Metrics and Survey (BHQMS) Manager (Health Policy and Program Manager 3)
Job Description:
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for a Behavioral Health Quality Metrics Manager to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, management supervisory position with the Health Policy and Analytics (HPA) Division.
What you will do!
As the Behavioral Health Quality Metrics Manager of HPA’s Behavioral Health Quality Metrics (BHQM) team, you will oversee the strategic direction and staff. You will cultivate strong, productive relationships with the Behavioral Health Division (BHD). The BHQM team is responsible for providing coordination, facilitation, technical, and data support to develop accountability metrics for Oregon’s behavioral health system. This will also involve close collaboration with other managers within the Office of Health Analytics in HPA. The primary focus is to support the Behavioral Health Committee established under 2021 HB 2086 and assist BHD leadership in developing performance measures to track service effectiveness and reduce health inequities.
You will work with analytic and program staff across the Office of Health Analytics, other Offices in the Health Policy & Analytics Division, other OHA divisions such as Medicaid, Public Health, and Behavioral Health, and the Office of Information Systems and Oregon Department of Human Services.
The role demands strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and exceptional self-direction. The ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders is crucial. You will have the latitude to recommend changes to policies and procedures and will regularly engage with committees, CCOs, community mental health programs, behavioral health providers, health plans, clinics, and other external partners.
The BHQM Manager must recognize and value individual and cultural differences and foster a work environment that supports and encourages diverse talents and views.
Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland.
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What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; and we promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team of bright individuals. We offer a generous benefits package that includes full
medical, vision and dental
insurance; paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave and eleven holidays per year; and
pension and retirement plans
. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the
Oregon Health Authority
is the place for you.
This position falls under the
Behavioral Health Quality Metrics Manager (HPPM3)AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $ 7,599.00-$ 11,752.00 USD Monthly.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click
here
, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related experience; OR seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.
Desired Attributes:
EDUCATION
- Graduate degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or comparable progressively responsible experience in health care policy, data, and analysis.
PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION
- Exceptional self-direction and sound judgment.
- Discretion, sensitivity, and poise when working with staff, leadership, community partners and all others.
- Track record of objectively considering viewpoints and needs expressed by interested parties and leading groups with diverse and opposing views to achieve mutually acceptable solutions.
- Demonstrated ability in building collaborative and respectful relationships and networking internally and externally to ensure inclusive and broad participation across a variety of diverse backgrounds and positionalities.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal health care policy and research.
- In-depth knowledge of financial management, budgets, contract management, and program management; as well as experience conceptualizing and completing projects independently.
- Experience developing and applying quality and performance measures, including measure development.
- Experience understanding and navigating Oregon's or another state's behavioral health care system.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills with excellent reflective listening.
- Ability to resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, listen, and negotiate to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
- Ability to navigate complex situations and competing demands, and to clarify and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
LEADERSHIP
- Demonstrated recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Experience driving results through indirect management of people and tasks, using influence, credibility, and vision.
EQUITY
- Demonstrated three years of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism or comparable lived, personal, or professional experience, along with a commitment to diversity initiatives and a mindset for growth and change.
- Proven experience in understanding and applying principles related to addressing systemic health inequities, implementing anti-racist practices, and collaborating with individuals and communities most harmed by historical and current social and health inequities.
- Engaged in ongoing personal development related to anti-racism, elimination of health inequities, trauma-informed and resiliency practices, social determinants of health and equity, universal accessibility, and the development of diverse and inclusive work environments.
How to apply:
Complete the online application
Complete questionnaire
Upload Résumé (Required)
Upload Cover Letter (Required explain how your professional, educational, and personal (lived) experience qualifies you for this position)
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Please provide a thorough application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or
tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov
Additional Information
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.