What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel, Health and Human Services position at Mass.gov?
The General Counsel’s Office of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for MassHealth and other EOHHS programs. The General Counsel's Office functions as EOHHS’ in-house counsel. Attorneys in EOHHS’ General Counsel’s Office perform a wide range of complex legal activities associated with the development, implementation, and administration of EOHHS programs and initiatives involving both MassHealth providers and members.
The Assistant General Counsel, Health and Human Services will provide legal support across units, including the newly formed EOHHS compliance office, the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program and various initiatives from the Secretary's Office.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :
- Offer advice and risk analysis concerning applicability of and compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations that may affect EOHHS’ ongoing activities and new initiatives, whether involving program or policy matters, operational issues or spending activities.
- Provide legal opinions and advice to EOHHS and EOHHS agency program managers and staff on various matters.
- Maintain a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to Medicaid, state and federal finance and appropriations, and public procurements.
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