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• Provides legal advice and representation for involuntary/voluntary mental health hearings.
• Prepares and presents guardianship petitions.
• Represents the County at DHS Bureau of Hearings and Appeals hearings.
• Advise Department of Human Services on various legal issues - Involuntary Civil Commitment Hearings and expungement/restoration of firearms hearings.
• Act as a subject matter expert and point of contact for other County Departments and interact with legal counsel for providers and other outside organizations.
• Participate in petition for review hearings in Orphans’ Court.
• File guardianship petitions in Orphans’ Court on behalf of various County Departments.
• File/respond to Superior Court appeals.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

• Federal, state and local confidentiality laws, regulations and procedures; particularly Mental Health Procedures Act.
• HIPAA and related regulations and procedures.
• Judicial and administrative procedures and Rules of Evidence.

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• Assess client situations and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Explain and apply Mental Health Procedures Act to lay persons.
• Work with a diverse and challenging client population.
• Prepare various legal documents, e.g. pleadings, legal briefs, etc. 
• Review and analyze proposed statutes, rules, and regulations with increased attention to detail.
• Develop productive working relationships with staff, attorneys, and the public.