Health Program Specialist II (Senior Policy Specialist) – Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health

On behalf of the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH), California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking an independent, highly skilled, subject matter expert on research and policy analysis to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.

Established in 2001, CCJBH is a collaborative council chaired by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s secretary and appointed experts from both the criminal justice and behavioral health fields.  Together, they promote and support data-driven decision-making on both policy and program issues to reduce the number of incarcerated men and women with mental health and substance use disorders.

In this key position, you will:

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to identify data-driven best practices and policy approaches to address the needs of individuals with behavioral health challenges
• Conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of a broad range of policies and community programs
• Present recommendations at trainings, conferences, and at the CCJBH meetings
• Develop fact sheets, issue papers, and reports on policy recommendations
• Identify and provide tools and other data-driven research to inform best practices and policy approaches, e.g. web-based dashboards
• Coordinate and plan CCJBH research activities in consultation with the executives, research professionals, and other key state and local stakeholders
• Prepare legislative updates and analyses of legislative proposals with support from CCJBH analysts

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Comprehensive Health Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field (one year of additional specialized qualifying experience may be substituted for Master’s degree)
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in health program administration (at least two of which must have included independent responsibility for a significant program; with experience in program planning and/or evaluation and making recommendations to management). A Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related health professional field may be substituted for one year of general experience
• Strong analytical skills to utilize data to drive policy-making decisions that promote best practices in behavioral health and criminal justice systems
• Excellent leadership, project management, strategic planning, organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• The ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence of action while also working collaboratively with professionals across multiple sectors, including research, philanthropy, health care, social welfare, and criminal justice systems

In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Secure State of California retirement that vests in five years
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Robust 401(k) and 457 retirement plans
• And much more

This distinctive opportunity is available at CCHCS’ Headquarters in Elk Grove.  Located approximately 15 miles south of Sacramento, Elk Grove is a friendly bedroom community featuring modern neighborhoods, excellent schools, and all of the amenities you desire.

Take the first step in joining this innovative program and apply online:

https://cchcs.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5591841&user_id=

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