HYBRID - Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

THIS POSITION MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is committed to improving the health of Ohioans and strengthening communities and families through quality care. ODM is implementing the next generation of Ohio Medicaid to fulfill its bold, new vision for Ohio’s Medicaid program - focusing on the individual rather than the business of managed care.

The goals of the next generation of Ohio Medicaid are:

• Emphasize a personalized care experience
• Improve care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs
• Improve wellness and health outcomes
• Support providers in better patient care
• Increase program transparency and accountability

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Managed Care and Eligibility

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN 20101750)

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 payments as 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.

What’s In It For You:

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 our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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

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.

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.

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 driver's license from state of residence.