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Join the Louisiana Department of Health as an Attorney and play a key role in shaping complex Medicaid and healthcare policy across Louisiana. Serves the State and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal, consultative, and administrative position within the Bureau of Legal Services as a specialized senior legal counsel to the Office of the Secretary of LDH on matters relating to the following programs/offices: 1) Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS); 2) Medicaid Managed Care; 3) Medicaid Waivers; 4) Medicaid Finance; 5) Medicaid Services [including, but not limited to, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services]; 6) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Medicaid programs; 7) LDH Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS); 8) Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR); and 9) Federal litigation. Incumbent will work on special litigation project involving state and federal Medicaid issues and litigation projects of Department-wide impact or significance.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Provides specialized legal counsel and guidance to the Louisiana Department of Health on complex Medicaid and healthcare matters.
• Advises LDH leadership on legal issues involving Medicaid programs, policies, services, and operations.
• Provides legal support regarding Medicaid Fee-for-Service, Managed Care, Waivers, Finance, and related services.
• Advises the Office of Behavioral Health and the Office of Aging and Adult Services on Medicaid-related legal matters.
• Provides legal counsel on federal litigation and complex state and federal Medicaid issues.
• Researches and analyzes laws, regulations, policies, and legal developments affecting LDH programs and operations.
• Supports department-wide legal initiatives and special litigation projects involving significant or complex Medicaid and healthcare issues.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary, Promotional, or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Cost Center: 3071070203 Position Number(s): 50675035 Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SERs): Attorney 1 – $30.33 hr / $2,426.40 bi-weekly Attorney 2 – $32.45 hr / $2,596.00 bi-weekly Attorney 3 – $36.51 hr / $2,920.80 bi-weekly Attorney 4 – $39.07 hr / $3,125.60 bi-weekly

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Contact Information: Paul Tran [email protected] LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.