Initial Posting Date:

09/02/2026

Application Deadline:

09/13/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,657

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2)

Job Description:

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.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2)

Join a team that is shaping the future of adult behavioral health in Oregon. In this role, you will help lead and implement the work that supports people moving from hospitals and other intensive residential treatment settings into safe, stable, community-based care. You will guide a team that makes sure services are coordinated, timely, and responsive to the needs of individuals across the state. In this position, you will play a key part in strengthening Oregon’s adult residential treatment system through innovative and transformative initiatives developed by the Governor’s Office, Legislature and OHA Executive Leadership. You will help build clear pathways through levels of care, support person-centered practices and improve how services work together across the continuum. You will also work closely with partners who help individuals transition from higher level care, including those involved in the Civil Commitment, Aid and Assist or Guilty Except for Insanity processes.This role offers you the chance to make meaningful changes by improving how programs function, supporting smoother transitions, and helping communities access services that support long term stability and recovery. You will collaborate with local programs, hospitals, providers, and teams across OHA to keep care connected throughout the adult lifespan, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

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

What We Are Looking For

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

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development, interpretation, and equitable implementation of statewide behavioral health policies, including analyzing statutes and regulations, shaping program direction, and ensuring policies align with state and federal requirements.
• Proven skill in evaluating system needs, recommending policy changes, and determining resource requirements to support fair, effective, and culturally responsive services for adult behavioral health programs.
• Strong experience building community connections and leading collaborative policy‑planning efforts, including engaging diverse groups, representing behavioral health programs in interagency settings, and integrating varied perspectives into comprehensive statewide plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead budget development and oversight, including setting priorities across program needs, managing administrative resources, projecting future funding requirements, and clearly communicating budget justifications to executive and legislative partners.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing staff and managerial work; conducting performance evaluations; addressing performance issues; guiding grievance responses; and modeling equitable recruitment, onboarding, and management practices.
• Proven ability to strengthen team performance and growth by ensuring staff receive effective orientation, training, development opportunities, and clear performance measures; supporting career advancement; and fostering an inclusive, equitable work environment aligned with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and evaluate program and contract operations, including monitoring service quality, reallocating resources to meet changing needs, resolving operational conflicts, establishing clear reporting structures, and coordinating work with other agencies to ensure alignment with laws, policies, and program priorities.
• Proven skill in facilitating meetings and collaborative work with program leaders and partners, and in leading inclusive procurement processes that expand vendor access and support equitable implementation of statewide adult behavioral health services.)

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Cover Letter (Optional) – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates:  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

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, 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 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement 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.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid position, about one (1) day per week in office. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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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 protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does 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.