General Counsel

SUMMARY

The General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer provides legal advice to Red Rock BHS on a variety of legal issues and manages the Agency’s compliance program. The General Counsel/CCO will ensure that the Agency operates within the law at all times and will serve as an effective guardian of the Agency and the executive team. The General Counsel/CCO oversees the Legal/Compliance Department and the Quality Assurance Program. The General Counsel assists the CEO with high-level, complex projects and may represent the CEO in the community as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Legal/Compliance Department which includes compliance, medical records, quality assurance, clinical technical support, and the access center programs
• Advise executive and senior management on various matters such as employee relations, healthcare law, legal rights, and new and existing laws
• Draft and review contracts, leases, employment agreements, memorandums of understanding, business associate agreements, and other legal documents
• Maintain and oversee the compliance department to ensure compliance with laws, ethical standards, and Red Rock’s policies and procedures
• Research, analyze, and interpret laws
• Keep current on new rules and guidance from accrediting and funding agencies
• Oversee Quality Assurance Program and QAP Coordinators
• Develop and implement quality assurance program including chart audits, assessment of quality of clinician chart, and gathering data to improve outcomes
• Ensure clinical compliance with certifying, accrediting, and funding bodies
• Assist in drafting corporate plans
• Participate in fundraising and development projects
• Help draft and ensure compliance for forms used in the electronic health record
• Monitor Fraud and Abuse hotline and reports
• Conduct internal investigations related to fraud and abuse
• Compile reports for management team and board
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Monitor legal risks by examining current and proposed legislation and regulations 
• Exceptional customer service
• Assist in reviewing program plans, orientation guides, and other documents for compliance  
• Maintain updates on insurance contracts, as needed
• Manage litigation and investigations by administrative or third party agencies
• Communicate with third parties seeking information 
• Draft internal memos to update staff on important legal issues
• Communicate with agencies, local law enforcement, and the legal community on thresholds required to disclose personal health information, staff testimonies, and other information related to client privacy
• Oversee privacy program related to personal health information and clients’ privacy rights
• Conduct trainings on privacy, common legal issues, and laws related to mental health and substance use disorders
• Remain available to directors and staff to answer questions and address legal issues that arise
• Retain, update, and renew corporate documents
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are up to date and consistent with current practices
• Review and respond to subpoenas, court orders, and warrants to determine if they sufficiently meet legal requirements
• Prepare staff to testify in legal proceedings
• Track legislation and direct implementation as needed following passage of applicable laws
• Serve as Board Secretary for subsidiaries, Red Rock Military Services and Red Rock Cares Foundation
• Serves as a gatekeeper to the CEO as assigned
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in planning, completing work assignments, dealing effectively with people, evaluating situations then choosing an appropriate course of action, and communicating ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to business and employment law
• Preference given for healthcare experience 
• Basic computer skills
• Preference will be given for a working knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and other legal issues affecting the healthcare industry, including: fraud and abuse laws such as the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and related OID and DOJ regulations and guidance, as well as other state laws implicated in relationships between healthcare providers and other healthcare entities including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and billing rules
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.