Substance Use Disorder Program Manager

Substance Use Disorder Program Manager-The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) - Program Manager is responsible for the assessment, development, program leadership, and continuous improvement of the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) continuum of care, with a focus on use of medications for addictions, optimization of SUD services in various specialty behavioral health and primary care settings, harm reduction strategies, and improvement of the health and quality of life of people who use drugs.

This includes formulation and delivery of an effective addiction treatment strategy in a variety of physical and behavioral health settings in service to multiple coordinated care organization (CCO) regions.

NOTE:

This position is remote and preference is given to candidates in Oregon and SW Washington.

Estimated Hiring Range:$ - $Bonus Target:

Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual Priority will be given to candidates residing in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Current Care Oregon Employees:
Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

-Essential Responsibilities Provide operational guidance to support the expansion and optimization of SUD services across the continuum of care, including primary care, hospital care, and specialty behavioral health.

Determine and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement of SUD services.

Provide guidance to program staff and cross-functional partners supporting this work.

Provide technical assistance to internal teams and external partners to support implementation and improvement of SUD services.

Launch and oversee projects that support implementation and improvement of SUD services.

Support implementation of workflows, tools, and care coordination practices across care settings.

Research emerging practices and share insights to inform program improvement.

Collaborate with providers to implement and improve programs and processes to engage members in treatment.

Coordinate and support learning collaboratives to share best practices.

Translate policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and clinical models into operational practices across the SUD provider network.

Serve as an internal subject matter resource on SUD programs

Support workforce development initiatives, including provider recruitment efforts, training, and workforce capacity-building activities.

Experience and/or Education Required Master 's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, public health, healthcare administration, behavioral health, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, public health, education, or non-profit organizations

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting, developing, implementing, or evaluating substance use disorder (SUD) services, medications for addiction treatment, or related programs

Preferred

Experience working with Medicaid, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), managed care organizations, or other publicly funded healthcare programs

Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, launching new programs or services, and leading organizational improvement initiatives

Professional certification or advanced training related to substance use disorders, behavioral health, quality improvement, or healthcare administration

Experience with healthcare quality measurement, program evaluation, performance metrics, or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., HEDIS, quality improvement initiatives, clinical program evaluation)
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge Knowledge  of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery services, including medications for addiction treatment

Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and their application in program design and implementation

Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorder trends, emerging practices, and system transformation efforts

Understanding of adult learning principles and organizational change

Skills and Abilities

Skill in analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating complex data insights, translating findings into actionable recommendations to inform decision-making and program performance

Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments

Ability to collaborate across teams and build consensus with diverse stakeholders

Ability to lead and influence cross-functional and matrixed teams

Ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and develop creative solutions

Ability to evaluate new ideas and assess…