Departmental Specialist 14 - Legal Affairs - SHA Behavioral Health Legal Specialist
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Job Description
Salary
- Job Description
This position is being reposted. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered.
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.This position is located in the Bureau of Legal Affairs, Operations and Assistance Legal Division and serves as the statewide legal specialist designated for the intersection of mental illness, the judicial system, and Medicaid. The position is responsible for performing legal research and analysis relative to a broad variety of laws and complex legal issues affecting DHHS.
Specifically, this position serves as the liaison between the Legal Affairs Administration and the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA). This position works closely with BPHASA and collaborates with the State Hospital Administration (SHA) to develop community-based strategies to address community-based services as an alternative to inpatient treatment. This position works with the State Court Administrative Office, Legislative Affairs, the Diversion Council, Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPS) and Community Mental Health Service Providers (CMHSPs) on statutory amendments to promote community-based options. This position is the statewide legal specialist regarding national efforts to address the seriously mentally ill, Medicaid funding opportunities, and social determinants of health. This position explores funding opportunities and assists with piloting projects to provide mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness, including those that may have criminal involvement. This position conducts research and reviews other states’ approaches to community-based services, including opportunities for Medicaid funding through waivers. This position explores diversion and community services for individuals involved in the juvenile justice system. This position assists with the development of a court bench book for forensic processes; participates with the National Association of Mental Health Service Program Directors (NAMHSPD) on national initiatives to promote community-based services for individuals with mental illness; and assists the Center for Forensic Psychiatry on the policy and procedures for the forensically involved patients to ensure legal compliance.
The position is also responsible for responding to requests for legal research impacting BPHASA and SHA and serves as a liaison among Michigan Attorney General staff and interdepartmental staff to implement court orders and rulings, attend hearings, and provide guidance to Directors on department policies and mandates. Additional responsibilities include the provision of guidance to field level staff, managers, and leadership. The position also includes the authoring of memoranda, as directed by the Bureau and Division Director, for use with policy setting agendas as well as senior staff.
Position Description
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:- apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Position also requires the individual be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
- relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- attach a cover letter.
- if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
- Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
ExperienceFour years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirements, all applicants must meet the following Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Position also requires the individual be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.- Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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