Hearing Officer RFR

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is creating a pool of qualified hearing officers to conduct administrative hearings on a fee‑for‑service basis. Selected individuals will travel statewide, conduct hearings, record audio, and issue written decisions, invoicing DMH at a flat rate of $97 per hour. The contract can extend up to nearly ten years, ending 30 June 2027, with no travel reimbursement and strict HIPAA‑related data‑security obligations. • Scope: Conduct DMH‑related hearings, prepare written decisions, maintain records, and submit invoices after each appeal. • Compensation: $97 per hour, all‑inclusive; no mileage or expense reimbursement. • Eligibility: Massachusetts‑licensed attorney (≥ 2 yr practice) *or* bachelor’s degree with ≥ 5 yr hearing‑officer experience; must have a valid MA Class 3 driver’s license and own a vehicle. • Compliance: Must adhere to HIPAA Business Associate requirements, submit PHI safeguards, and complete extensive reference and certification forms. • Timeline: Questions due 22 Aug 2017, first‑round response deadline 25 Sep 2017, final response deadline 15 Mar 2027; contract performance may run until 30 Jun 2027.