MEDICAL DIRECTOR (Phoenix)

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional and compassionate leader to join our team as our Medical Director. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Healthcare Services Division, this position will ensure the equitable application of a Patient-Centered Care Model when monitoring and evaluating all aspects of medical services, dental, and mental health care provided to our inmate population at ADCRR institutions and contracted private prisons. As the subject matter expert, this role will direct clinical treatment protocols and guidance to our contracted health services providers and other internal and external entities. The ideal candidate will operate with integrity, support the mission and vision of the Agency, and be familiar with current evidence-based industry practices. This role requires medical acumen and the ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders. The Medical Director will use these skills to provide guidance, assess policies and practices, and resolve inmate health care concerns that may impact ADCRR.

Job Duties :

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals :

1. Build a Meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of a Team
2. Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
3. Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Complexes and Communities
4. Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Review and analyze medical treatment services provided by the contractor.
• Ensure the vendor provides timely, professional, and clinically appropriate medical and mental health care to incarcerated individuals in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, through subordinate staff.
• Review individual inmate medical cases and charts as needed.
• Monitor and review medical services for unusual patterns of utilization or denial.
• Review the formularies used by the vendor in conjunction with the Pharmacy Services Monitor.
• Develop utilization review processes and assessment tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing monitoring programs, compliance reviews, action plans, and policy revisions.
• Tour facilities and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections as needed.
• Prepare required reports and recommendations, including mortality reviews of deceased inmates.
• Implement transgender policies and act as liaison to transgender inmates.
• Finalize and submit clemency applications.
• Participate in monthly audits.
• Advocate for telemedicine services and participate in the hepatitis C committee.
• Conduct and/or research and respond to inquiries from internal and external sources as a subject matter expert.
• Guide clinical treatment protocols.
• Complete special projects and assignments within given time frames.
• Attend meetings as warranted.
• Act as the Occupational Health Medical Consultant.

Knowledge of :

• Principles and practices of correctional healthcare management and supervision, as set forth by the United States Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
• Medical quality assurance and utilization review methodology.
• Basic knowledge of fiscal management, including budget, procurement, and outside contracting.
• Procedure analysis and policy development.
• Research and patient assessment methodology.
• Program management strategies; laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignment.
• Project planning, development, and implementation strategies.
• Computer skills in Windows operating system and general working knowledge of the Department's standardized databases.

Skill in :

• Verbal and written communications.
• Organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Research and analysis.
• Delegation, leadership, motivation/mentoring, and counseling.
• Interviewing.
• Budgeting/expenditures.
• Synthesizing and presenting information supporting project objectives.
• Interpreting contractual language.
• Data gathering.
• Public relations.
• Computer literacy.

Ability to :

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of medical programs and services.
• Study and analyze policies, procedures, contracts, and reports; recommend effective implementation strategies.
• Analyze the appropriateness of clinical services.
• Compose correspondence and reports.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external entities.
• Compile information and reports.

Selective Preference(s) :

Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing medical services in a correctional setting and/or correctional healthcare administration.

Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP).

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical license.

Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle, the employee must possess and retain a valid drivers license, complete all required training, and pass driver record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and not revoked or suspended. The employee must maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training. If operating a personally owned vehicle on state business, the employee must maintain the required liability insurance.

All new employees must take a TB test during orientation and annually thereafter.

All newly hired State employees must complete the E-Verify process.

Benefits :

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leaveup to 12 weeks per year for newborn or foster/adopted children (pilot program).
• Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, life, and disability options.
• Retirement program.
• Optional benefits such as deferred compensation, credit union, and wellness programs.
• Transportation subsidy program.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot and benefits at the agency's website.

Retirement :

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Eligibility begins after 27 weeks of employment. Current employees should consult HR regarding their retirement plans.