State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health

Several locations available in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Assistant General Counsel position that will also serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.

Options to office at existing Department of Mental Health Office of General Counsel locations in Kansas City, Jefferson City, or St. Louis, Missouri.



Job Number:  01-260106-02: Assistant General Counsel and HIPAA Privacy Officer


Company Name:  State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health

 
Remote work options are available up to four days in a five-day work week, following two months of successful orientation and on-boarding in-office. 

The base salary offered for this position ranges from $80,000.00 - $89,992.92 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in the posting. 

This is a highly responsible position, reporting to the Department General Counsel.  The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel with all legal matters affecting the Department, which includes research, review, and drafting of various documents, contracts, policies, existing and proposed legislation, and advisory opinions relating to the Department. Responsibilities may include the following, as well as other matters as assigned:
 
- Review and analysis of HIPAA, BAAs, and Hi-Tech Certification; 
- Preparation and submission of Fiscal Notes;
- Review and analysis of legislation and regulations;
- Research, review and drafting of various documents, including contracts, policies and advisory opinions relating to the Department;
- Review, analysis and assistance in promulgation of administrative rules and internal directives;
- Participation in numerous standing committees.

Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications include: (1) Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri; (2) two or more years of professional legal experience, experience in administrative law, employment law and mental health or health care law,  preferred; (3) communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and (4) maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Apply on the State of Missouri's job board, MO Careers: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/5c6add24-50cf-4143-96f1-e86cbea589d7?jb=1