Diversity Liaison- Oregon State Hospital (OPA3 SR 30)

Initial Posting Date:

10/30/2026

Application Deadline:

11/12/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Diversity Liaison- Oregon State Hospital (OPA3 SR 30)

Job Description:

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply! The Health Equity Support Services (HESS) Department, at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will be recruiting for multiple positions. Please continue checking for future opportunities and apply for all positions you are interested in. OHA values diversity and encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to consider OHA as a potential employer.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Diversity Liaison-Oregon State Hospital (OSH) (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is the largest division of OHA with two main campuses – Junction City and Salem, with approximately 3000 employees and 750 patients. OSH provides direct psychiatric hospital care to adults from throughout Oregon. The mission of OSH is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment, focusing on recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment. At OSH, we put the patient first, and employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital’s vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery for all. We support each person with intensive treatment and care in an atmosphere of respect and dignity. We strive to encourage autonomy and best choices through our patient-centered care philosophy.

The OSH Diversity Liaison will join our Health Equity Support Services (HESS) department, which provides resources to create a framework and internal infrastructure for equity and inclusion work in alignment with the Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Division, OHA’s transformation strategies, and needs identified by community partners who are invested in a shared goal of excellence and equity in patient and staff well-being. The HESS department is dedicated to building an infrastructure that supports the culture change necessary for meeting the goals of eliminating health inequities and the provision of national CLAS standards of care. HESS strives to recognize, reconcile, and rectify historical and contemporary injustices for patients and staff. The majority of work will be performed at the Salem campus in an effort to best serve both patients and staff.

The primary purpose of the OSH Diversity Liaison is to provide consultative advice on the facilitation and implementation of OHA’s equity programs, policies, and initiatives including but not limited to the OHA strategic plan and the agency’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. The OSH Diversity Liaison will assess culturally appropriate best practices, patient demographic data and evaluate current treatment services to determine and implement policies and practices that are identity-affirming and culturally and linguistically responsive and are consistent with state and federal requirements.

Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7/365 forensic psychiatric hospital that houses 750 patients and 3,000 staff between its collective campuses. The nature of this work requires an on-campus presence, Monday through Friday each week and will include occasional trips to Junction City and other locations throughout Oregon. The person in this position must be available to work on-site and any interested person is encouraged apply. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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What We Are Looking For

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

• 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; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR;
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

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 materials.

• •Demonstrated experience providing identity-affirming, culturally and linguistically responsive support and services
• •Demonstrated experience developing and/or delivering workforce training related to equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and social determinants of health
• •Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• •project and/or change management
• •research, monitoring and evaluation
• •data analysis
• •policy development, evaluation and implementation
• •legislative analysis
• •Operationalizing equity

• •Experience working in a psychiatric hospital
• •Bi-or multi-lingual fluency–spoken, written or both–in a non-English language, including American Sign Language

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 for alignment with the guidance provided below.

Submission Requirements:

• •Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience, both paid and unpaid, relevant to this position.
• •Cover Letter (Required) – A cover letter is required and must include an overview of how you meet both the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above. Cover letters should be a maximum of two pages in length.
• •Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• •Final Check! – Before submitting your application, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday application job history is accurate and 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.
• •Please note the requirements for consideration include attaching both a cover letter and resume, outlining how you meet the minimum requirements and desired attributes. Failure to submit either of these documents or to follow instructions will disqualify your application from consideration.

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 service members (current and former) who meet the position's qualifications and submit the required documentation will receive veterans’ 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; promotes 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 al