Closing Date: 22nd January, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About This Role:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Office of Legal Services (OLS), Health Care Delivery Systems Branch (HCDSB) is seeking a permanent, full time Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (Attorney, ACC) to lead the Managed Care Section (MCS). The Attorney, ACC position is crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Help us actualize our vision to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. The Attorney, ACC will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in California! Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.
Leading a team at DHCS-OLS means much more than showing up for a job. As an Attorney, ACC, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health of our community and provide health care related benefits and services to almost one in three Californians while leading an elite team of attorneys. We recognize the strength in teamwork and value collaboration and shared ideas which benefit our clients. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, embracing telework, striving for a healthy work/life balance, and protecting the health of Californians, we will benefit our community as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.
Each Attorney, ACC supervises staff under their designated Section that may include Attorney IVs, Attorney Ills, Attorney Is, and paralegals/analysts as they prepare and review contracts, develop complex legal advice, and conduct varied house counsel activities. The incumbent assigns work, establishes Section priorities, and directs the overall activities of staff as they support DHCS' programs and divisions, including coordination with the Deputy Attorneys General and the Supervising Deputy Attorneys General on litigation related to or arising from these programs and divisions. The Attorney, ACC personally handles the most difficult and sensitive house counsel and litigation issues under their respective Section.
Health Care Delivery Systems Branch – The HCDSB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration (managed care, integrated systems of care and behavioral health delivery systems); waiver administration and initiative implementation; provider licensing, certification, oversight and enforcement; contract development; delivery system and Medicare innovation and integration (dually eligible models of care); and civil rights issues related to delivery systems. The Branch also provides litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice.
The Managed Care Section provides legal counsel and advice to the Department's Directorate and managers, the Legislature, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), and the Governor's Office regarding issues related to program and Department litigation specific to the enforcement of quality and other performance standards for managed care plans, review of fair hearing determinations, and challenges brought by stakeholders to rulemaking and guidance issued by the Department.
Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25988674&name=HCDSB_Atty_ACC_MCS_Duty_Statement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.
This position is a statewide recruitment, the incumbent will be headquartered in the county nearest their residence, including but not limited to the following counties: Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernadino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Special Requirements:
Simple Application Steps
If You Are Interested in This Position, Complete the Following Simple Steps:
Applicants Must Have an Active Membership in The California State Bar.
Simple Application Steps
If You Are Interested in This Position, Complete the Following Simple Steps:
- Review the Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications (mq's) of The Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5797.aspx). See the Minimum Requirements Section Above.
- Complete the State Application by Clicking “apply Now” Above. See Below for Detailed Application Instructions.
- Submit Your Application Package with All Required Documents, Which Include the Supplemental Application, Resume, and Cover Letter - See the "required Application Package Documents" Section Below.
- Once You Have Applied, Take the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1587) Exam.
Applicants Must Have an Active Membership in The California State Bar.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
- Knowledge of State and Federal Privacy Laws and Regulations Including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (hipaa) and The Information Practices Act of 1977 (ipa)
- Knowledge of The Public Records Act, Privacy and Information Security; and Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Processes
- Knowledge of Title Xix of The Social Security Act; the State Medi-Cal Program; and Related Programs and Divisions of The Department
- Ability to Advise Top-Level Administrators on A Wide Range of Legal Matters
- Ability to Exercise a High Degree, Flexibility, Tact and Diplomacy, Judgment and Confidentiality
- Ability and Commitment to Work Collaboratively with A Wide Range of Individuals
- Ability to Write and Edit Correspondence, Pleadings, Legal Opinions, Contracts, State Plan Amendments, Bulletins, Information Notices, Regulations and Legislation Clearly and Logically
- Ability to Provide Both Planned and Impromptu Presentations Before Groups on Diverse, Complex, and Sensitive Subjects
- Ability to Research and Analyze Program Issues from A Broad Policy Perspective; and Complete Work Underset Deadlines
- Experience Representing Clients in Litigation Matters Before Administrative, State, And/or Federal Courts, Including Negotiation and Mediation Experience
- Superior Analytical, Interpersonal, Written and Verbal Communication Skills
