Administrative Coordinator​/Special Counsel

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Full Time Cayce, SC, US

Salary Range: $89,000.00 To $ Annually

South Carolina Recovering Professional Program (RPP) is committed to protecting the public's safety through the early identification of impaired health professionals who need assistance and the return to safe practice through appropriate referral and effective monitoring, rehabilitation, and recovery. SCRPP is a confidential referral and monitoring program designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other licensed health professionals in South Carolina with alcohol or substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, job related burnout, boundary issues, or any other mental related condition or disorder which has the potential to interfere with or impede the ability to safely and effectively treat patients.

The General Counsel for the SC Recovering Professionals Program (SCRPP) provides legal counsel to SCRPP staff regarding applicable law and administrative procedure. The General Counsel participates in planning overall legal or administrative activities; handles complex issues, including substantive legal analysis on a regular basis.

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Hiring Range: $89,000 - $120,000 (actual pay is commensurate with related experience)
• Location:
  
  In-Office for training and consideration for work from home will be given after the successful completion of probationary period
• This is a contract-funded position. Position continuance beyond June 30, 2025 is dependent upon renewal of contract.

• Juris Doctor degree and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience managing complex programs is required.
• Must have knowledge of the policies, standards, and procedures of the participating board of LLR.
• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina and applicable federal law; general case, statutory, and common law; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance is required.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court-related situations is required.
• Ability to plan and/or direct staff concerning the law and legal related activities is required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar Association.

Legal and Compliance Review of Correspondence (50%)

• Review and analyze letters and correspondence provided in draft form. Ensure that correspondence provides a full and complete picture of the file in a light that is fair to the participant. Revise and return correspondence to the assigned team member.
• Review and analyze the chart of inconsistencies and/or information that should be added to the correspondence. Confirm that each letter/position aligns with SCRPP policy and applicable law.
• Assess file for any possible legal concerns to include review of participant provided documents, assessment and treatment related documents, internal notes, test results and/or any testing related concerns, and examination from an adverse perspective.
• Draft higher-level substantive analysis when requested or perceived necessary.
• Handle requests for SCRPP compliance letters to include individual requests by the participant or a third party; requests for ongoing compliance updates from the major hospital systems.

Provide Legal Oversight and Communication to Stakeholders (25%)

• Receive, and respond to, calls received from attorneys. Intercept communication from attorneys directed to other SCRPP staff. Arrange facts and address issues in a manner that minimizes potential liability.
• Receive, and respond to, calls/communication received from SCDLLR.
• Review and…