Description

Provide the membership with up-to-date legal and ethical information through answering daily member calls, writing articles for The Therapist, and presenting workshops. Conduct legal research and complete ad hoc assignments as assigned.

Requirements

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answer member phone calls about legal and ethical issues pertaining to the day-to-day practice of mental health professionals. Provide information about statutes, regulations, and ethical codes relevant to members’ legal and ethical questions. Typically handle 30+ calls a day while completing assignments given by the Managing Director of Legal Affairs;

• Create and present legal and ethical workshops (ranging from 2-6 hours) for CAMFT’s online library and CAMFT Chapters throughout California;
• Write legal and ethical articles for The Therapist related to the profession;
• Conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and ethical standards affecting the profession;
• Represent CAMFT in meetings with stakeholders at the state and federal levels;
• Research and draft advocacy letters to insurance companies, regulators, legislators, etc., as assigned;
• Support advocacy efforts, as assigned;
• Support CAMFT Committees, as assigned;
• Attend all staff meetings and collaborate with staff across the organization;
• Complete ad hoc projects, as assigned.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP: Report to the Managing Director of Legal Affairs. Frequent contact with all staff.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP: Frequent communication with individual members. Contact with committee members, Board members, chapters, schools, agencies, professional associations, regulatory agencies, legislative representatives, and other professional or organizational contacts as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor;
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the California State Bar;
• Strong writing and research skills;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Positive demeanor and ability to communicate in a confident, professional, friendly, and patient manner with members, staff, and professional contacts;
• Self-motivated, collaborative, punctual, and reliable;
• This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement and requires in-person attendance at organizational meetings, department meetings, and organizational activities. Approximately 15% travel throughout California is required for workshops and other organizational activities.