Oregon State Hospital Diversity Liaison- OPA3 (SR 30)

About the role

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking a Diversity Liaison to support the implementation of equity programs, policies, and initiatives within the hospital. This role will focus on providing culturally and linguistically responsive support and services to OSH direct patient-care staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative advice on the facilitation and implementation of OHA’s equity programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures to integrate culturally and linguistically responsive support and services.
• Support interdisciplinary teams, peer support specialists, nursing management, and OSH leadership to better respond to staff and patients' cultural and linguistic needs.
• Identify and provide recommendations to address cultural challenges and barriers experienced by OSH staff and patients.
• Support the implementation of OHA’s goal to provide interdisciplinary staff with training, support, and tools to partner with staff and patients and recognize, rectify, and reconcile racism and other forms of discrimination and oppression.
• Audit culturally appropriate best practices, patient demographic data, and evaluate current treatment services to determine and implement culturally appropriate policies and practices.
• Coordinate with the OSH community, including the senior leadership team, to develop and improve data collection methods, engage with staff, and develop recommendations in collaboration with the HESS research analyst and OSH’s data team.
• Coordinate OSH’s implementation of various laws and regulations, such as Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and SAMHSA Tip 59, in conjunction with other OSH programs and personnel.
• Facilitate removal of barriers to engagement in treatment and discharge by partnering with direct-patient care staff and patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Partner with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to frame treatment approaches that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and responsive.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and health equity through participation in internal and external OSH and OHA committees.
• Provide technical assistance to OSH’s various programs and departments and treatment teams.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
• Four years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with organizations or individuals to tackle social, economic, or environmental challenges in your community, personally and/or professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and respond to others that may be experiencing cultural or environmental injustices.
• Desire to address complex challenges through the creation of policies and practices that represent the needs of a diverse population of people.
• Prior experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who are experiencing significant mental and/or behavioral health challenges.
• Experience in translating complex diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts into actionable strategies across an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust operational practices, based on data-driven information that confirms the absence of equity.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies and regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

Benefits

The Oregon Health Authority offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retail security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $6,834 - $10,076 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.