About the Position
The Chief of Psychiatry will work with the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Executive Leadership Team and provide an innovative and multidisciplinary design of services to develop and implement clinical protocols and organize quality improvement activities. Collaboratively, work with the Mental Health Director to manage the mental health and psychiatry team. The Chief of Psychiatry provides direct oversight and direction regarding psychiatric services in all clinics and the Mental Health Unit.
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment, i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Our department’s culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Proud to Offer
- Perform work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance of up to $15,000 to cover moving expenses such as airfare, gas, professional moving fees and more!
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- Three years of experience practicing as a psychiatrist in an inpatient setting
- Two years in a leadership position as a manager, supervisor, or another lead role that involved clinical oversight of medical staff
- Doctoral degree from an accredited and approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
- Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Arizona. Must not have any pending actions by the Arizona Board of Medicine or any other state
- Must have completed an approved U.S. residency or fellowship training program in psychiatry
- Board Certification in Psychiatry
- Current DEA certification upon hire
- Current NPI number or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Current BLS CPR certification or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Must complete a fingerprint clearance and pass a background check
We Also Value
- Five or more years of clinical experience as a psychiatrist in a correctional facility or inpatient setting
- Three or more years in a leadership position as a manager, supervisor, or another lead role involving psychiatric clinical program oversight
- Experience managing in a government setting to include budget, human resources, and general business practices
- Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
Job Contributions
- Collaboratively work with the Mental Health Director to manage the mental health and psychiatry team
- Develop a working relationship with the CHS forensic team that delivers Restoration to Competency (RTC) services
- Guide psychiatric providers and mental health staff, when needed, in determining patient candidates for Court Ordered Evaluations (COE)
- If indicated, evaluate and update programs (e.g., Long-Acting Injectable sample program). The Chief of Psychiatry makes recommendations regarding new programs or services
- Develop and conduct training programs related to clinical treatment, assessment, and psychiatric protocols for new and existing staff. Establish, update, and oversee all clinical protocols
- Responsible for providing clinical direction, oversight, and guidance for psychiatric examinations, clinical interventions, and release decision-making
- Collaboratively, work with CHS's Medical Director on developing or updating all clinical policies and procedures
- Responsible for the quality of clinical operations. Overall, the Chief manages staff assignments
- The Chief of Psychiatry serves as the subject-matter expert to attorneys and in all legal proceedings
- Accountable for developing policies and standards for the mental health program to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations.
- Interview, recruit, and select staff for clinical and mental health functions
- Organize and lead multidisciplinary committees and workgroups
- The Chief of Psychiatry guides the psychiatrists and mid-level mental health prescribing staff on the appropriate use of formulary medications. Also, on and custody restrictions.
- Ensure that mid-level prescribers are supervised according to statutory requirements, including the co-signing of orders weekly if required
- The Chief of Psychiatry plays an active role in mental health-related, jail-based classification, administrative, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with other disciplines within the facility (administration, correctional officers, medical, and others); and, when clinically appropriate, with outside providers
- The Chief of Psychiatry will represent Maricopa County and the CHS department with external departments and community stakeholders
- On-call responsibilities, as indicated, will be by phone
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work inside a jail
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and read for a long period of time
- Frequent changes, unscheduled tasks, and interruptions may occur
- Must be able to handle multiple, complicated tasks and perform with accuracy with short deadlines
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- 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.
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