Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWines agenda for Ohios future. To ensure Ohio is the best place to live work raise and family and start a business we must have strong schools a great quality of life and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governors vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality person-centric healthcare the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Supplemental Information:

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT.
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.

THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME EXEMPT. This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9) Ohio Revised Code.

Candidates must provide a writing sample if selected for an interview. Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license from state of residence.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Technical Skills:Attorney/Legal

Professional skills:Consultation Collaboration Attention to Detail Ethics and Values Interpreting Data Listening Problem Solving Decision Making Verbal Communication Written Communication Confidentiality

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office:Legal Counsel

Bureau:Managed Care and Eligibility

Classification:Attorney 5(PN)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an attorney for our Managed Care and Eligibility unit. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Managed Care and Eligibility unit your responsibilities will include:

• • Providing legal advice and counsel on matters including but not limited to: Hospital State Directed Payments under HB33 (SFY24-25 Operating Budget) and related programs and other state directed paymentsas permitted by 42 CFR 438.6(c) related contracts (i.e. contract administration policies and training) managed care programs quality improvement projects and member eligibility
  • Conducting legal research and exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach
  • Working collaboratively with other ODM staff and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and others
  • Providing legal advice and counsel in planning directing and evaluating agency-wide policies program documents and contracts for ODM operational units and program areas
  • Researching and drafting legal opinions memoranda and other legal documents
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts inter-agency agreements grants requests for proposals other legal agreements and procurement documents

The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analytical skills be detail oriented and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.