Posting Date
05/04/26Application Deadline
06/17/26Pay Range
$205,000 - $325,000 annuallyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Are you a Physician seeking a unique leadership position in a fast-paced environment? As our Jail Intake Associate Medical Director, you will provide clinical and administrative oversight for physicians and advanced practice providers delivering 24-hour medical services at the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) facility. ITR is where all individuals are booked into custody and released from custody; therefore, the facility functions as the first step in screening and understanding the medical needs of patients within the jails. This role collaborates closely with executive and medical leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for a diverse and complex patient population, including individuals with medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. The Jail Intake Associate Medical Director also supports quality improvement initiatives, supervises clinical staff, participates in multidisciplinary decision-making, and contributes to policy development, staff training, and accreditation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
About Us
It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center,Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Three years post-residency experience evaluating and treating diverse patients with complex medical, substance use, and mental health disorders
Doctoral degree from an accredited and approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
Must have completed an approved U.S. Residency/Fellowship training program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the State of Arizona
Current, unrestricted board certification from the American Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Board of Emergency Medicine
We Also Value
Experience in a leadership position as a manager, supervisor, or another lead role involving clinical program oversight.
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Experience working with complex patients in an institutional environment
Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
Job Contributions
Provides clinical oversight of Physicians and Advance Practice Providers providing 24-hour medical services at the Intake, Transfer, Release (ITR) facility of Correctional Health Services.
Acts as Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants practicing at ITR or as needed throughout CHS
Provides on-call at home support as needed for urgent clinical case review to Advance Practice Providers on shift at ITR as needed
Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to oversee various administrative functions to improve the initial health assessments of patients admitted to the ITR facility under CHS care
Performs comprehensive chart reviews periodically and as needed for quality improvement, legal review, morbidity/mortality review, or administrative reviews.
Collaborates closely with the Assistant Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Lead Psychiatrist, Mental Health Director, Dental Director, Pharmacy Director, Clinical Manager of Addiction Medicine, Nursing, and other leaders to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care, treatment, and services are provided to every patient.
Supports the development and updating of clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) with the oversight of the Chief Medical Officer to ensure compliance with best practices, standards of care, existing laws, and regulations.
Actively participates in mental health-related, jail-based classification, administrative, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Develops and conducts training programs for new and existing staff on clinical treatment, assessment, and psychiatric protocols.
Recommends systematic improvements in workflows, training, EHR, and other systems to leadership to improve clinical outcomes.
Assists with preparation, education, and training for accreditation surveys.
Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated
Working Conditions
Must be able to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays
Traveling or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies
Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
Must maintain certification from the American Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Current DEA certification is required upon hire
Current DEA dispensing license is required upon hire
Current NPI number is required upon hire
Current CPR certification, including knowledge and hands-on curriculum, is required
Must not have any pending actions by the Arizona Board of Medicine or any other state
Must complete a fingerprint clearance, credentialing and privileging requirements, pass a background check, and maintain MCSO jail access
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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