CCHEA BHU Supervising Attorney

Description Position Summary

With input and supervision of the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Attorney will effectively lead and oversee the work of the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) of the CCHEA team. The Supervising Attorney will assist in training and supervising legal and advocacy work of staff attorneys, non-attorney staff, interns, and volunteers. The Supervising Attorney is primarily responsible for the review of all BHU case work, being responsive to case review questions from advocates and staff attorneys and assisting the Managing Attorney to ensure the overall quality and competency of the substantive legal work.

The Supervising Attorney will also help identify and meet staff training needs in coordination with other management staff, as well as assist with the team’s grant management as needed.

Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD), the largest poverty law firm serving San Diego County since 1953, strengthens our communities by redressing our clients’ legal problems, empowering our clients to access and effectively participate within the legal, governmental, and social systems and encouraging self-empowerment in the fight against poverty and injustice. LASSD continues to be a proud, committed, and compassionate group of people dedicated to providing equal access to justice for San Diegans through aggressive, quality legal services.

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• Assists Managing Attorney with supervising a unit comprised of staff attorneys, advocates, support staff, and volunteers.
• Interview prospective clients, render legal advice, maintain an increasingly complex caseload, and represent clients in all phases of affirmative administrative litigation.
• Train and assist less experienced attorneys to become effective in representation of their clients through administrative litigation, negotiation, research, and case strategy.
• In conjunction with the Managing Attorney, evaluate the work of and create professional development plans for staff underneath their direct supervision.
• Timely and accurately perform all team administrative duties, including the review of closed cases.
• Along with the Managing Attorney, maintain oversight of Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), including serving as a liaison to CCHEA Operations and Executive Management regarding BHU activities, contract and grant making activities, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and protocols applicable to the work of the CCHEA team. Understand Title IX and its application for patients’ rights advocacy work.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise protocols, policies, and procedures for the program in cooperation with the CCHEA Managing Attorney, Executive Management, and relevant Boards.
• In conjunction with the Managing Attorney, monitor and analyze program data and ensure its accuracy. Oversee the submission of monthly mental health and substance abuse logs to the county. Prepare and lead the annual chart reviews for behavioral health cases.
• Assist with the development of the CCHEA annual report.
• Prepare recommendations for policy development in coordination with the CEO/Executive Director, CCHEA Managing Attorney, and CCHEA Director of Policy and Training. Participate in behavioral health systems advocacy efforts as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Managing Attorney, develop, implement, and supervise behavioral health community education and outreach programs, including materials development, in collaboration with the appropriate Boards and outside organizations.
• In conjunction with the Managing Attorney, ensure that the Program achieves and maintains an active and visible role in the consumer and organizational communities. Identify consumer representatives for the Consumer Center’s Advisory Board. Maintain positive relationships with those consumers and promote their participation on the Board.
• Assist with grant writing and grant management of BHU, including contract deliverables, data collection, and timely reporting compliance.
• Maintain excellent relationships with funders, including ensuring positive and…