What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL COUNSEL (BHDDH) position at State of Rhode Island?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform specialized legal research and provide legal services to the various divisions or agencies within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) in the areas of psychiatric, medical and administrative hearings and in labor arbitrations; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent legal judgement.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of a staff assigned to assist.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent legal judgement.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of a staff assigned to assist.