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Assistant General Counsel/HIPAA Privacy Officer

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 DMH Office of General Counsel locations in Kansas City, Jefferson City, or St. Louis, Missouri.

This is a highly responsible position, reporting to the Department General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for a variety of administrative areas including: HIPAA, rulemaking, department operating regulations, and fiscal notes, as well as participation in standing committees. This position works closely with the DMH Security Officer regarding data issues, HIPAA BAAs, and Hi-Tech Certification. In addition, 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 and advisory opinions relating to the Department. Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications Include

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri.
• Two or more years of professional legal experience, experience in administrative law, employment law and mental health or health care law is preferred.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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 .

If you have any questions, please reach out to: HRmail@dmh.mo.gov