Job Description

Posting number: OS/DRT/227310

Department: LDH-Office of Secretary

Job classification: ATTORNEY 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Miscellaneous, Attorney

Summary

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a senior legal counsel and play a vital role in protecting the Department’s interests and advancing its mission! In this position, you’ll serve as the State and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal, consultative, and administrative position within the Bureau of Legal Services as a specialized senior legal counsel to the Office of the Secretary of LDH on matters relating to the following programs/offices: 1) Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS); 2) Medicaid Managed Care; 3) Medicaid Waivers; 4) Medicaid Finance; 5) Medicaid Services [including, but not limited to, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services]; 6) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Medicaid programs; 7) LDH Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS); 8) Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR); and 9) Federal litigation. The incumbent will work on a special litigation project involving state and federal Medicaid issues and litigation projects of Department-wide impact or significance.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your legal expertise to matters that affect healthcare services for Louisiana residents while helping ensure sound legal practices and effective government operations.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Provides specialized legal counsel, advice, and guidance to the LDH Office of the Secretary and relevant program offices regarding Medicaid Fee-for-Service, Managed Care, Waivers, Finance, and Services programs.
• Researches and analyzes complex federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and legal issues affecting Medicaid programs and related operations.
• Prepares legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations to assist LDH leadership and program offices in making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Represents LDH in administrative appeals and litigation involving Medicaid programs, including matters related to the Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, and Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).
• Assists in managing and coordinating state and federal litigation involving Medicaid issues, including developing legal strategies and preparing cases for litigation.
• Leads or participates in special litigation projects involving complex Medicaid issues and matters with department-wide impact or significance.
• Reviews program operations, proposed actions, and legal documents to identify potential legal risks, minimize liability and unnecessary litigation, and ensure the timely and effective resolution of legal matters.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50675035

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER)

Attorney 1 – $30.33 hr / $2,426.40 bi-weekly

Attorney 2 – $32.45 hr / $2,596.00 bi-weekly

Attorney 3 – $36.51 hr / $2,920.80 bi-weekly

Attorney 4 – $39.07 hr / $3,125.60 bi-weekly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.