DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Adobe Mountain School/Health Unit

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary Range: $176,800.00 - $249,600.00*

*Salary dependent upon experience and education 

Grade: 01

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Medical Director, who will be responsible for overseeing operations and delivery of health care for a health system that operates within Adobe Mountain School (AMS), a juvenile corrections facility. This position serves as the Designated Responsible Physician and reports to the Responsible Health Authority. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating all activities within the area responsibility. This position ensures health care services are in alignment with the regulatory and statutory responsibility. This position will participate in creating, updating, and implementing policies, procedures and protocols.

• Provides clinical leadership and expertise to ensure the highest standards of patient care, medical protocols and treatment methodologies are followed
• Overseeing healthcare services within the AMS, including monitoring medication, vaccinations, vision, dental care and other health-related aspects for the youth in our care.  This entails making informed decisions regarding hospital admissions, discharges, and healthcare contracts.  In addition, services as the custodian of all juvenile medical records
• Collaborates closely with secure care administration and staff to ensure seamless coordination of services for the healthcare needs of the youth in our care; and engages actively in providing direct patient services
• Creates guidelines that adhere to industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Collaborates with various areas including nursing, clinical services, administration, and finance to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and efficient operational processes.   Serves as the primary liaison in fostering relationships with local healthcare providers, organizations, and stakeholders
• Assist with grant procurement, grant updates and monitoring, and selection and oversight of consultants; recommend and/or approve procurement of medical equipment, supplies and services
• Identifies and manages potential risks related to patient care, medical procedures, and legal liabilities; and implements strategies to minimize adverse 
• Establishes key performance metrics to track and measure performance, making data-driven decisions for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Team building and leading
• Coordination and the provision of services
• Principles, skills and techniques of supervision and management
• Goals and methods of current health treatment programs, techniques and procedures
• Clinical protocols
• Staffing and training needs of current health programs
• Present trends and currents in the field of health
• Uses of statistical and measurement concepts and instruments
• Principles and techniques and practices of general medicine
• Methods and techniques employed in the administration of a medical program

Skill in:

• Tests screening
• Administration and evaluation
• Clinical report writing
• Program development and implementation
• Use of computer technology and software that facilitates communication and reporting
• Quality assurance monitoring
• Developing and conducting research; data collection; statistical analysis
• Decision making and clinical judgment
• Public speaking
• Organization
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Individual and group dynamics
• Staff development and training
• Management of multi-disciplinary teams
• Supervision of staff, evaluation and team building

 Ability to:

• Evaluate and coordinate the activity of a state agency for maximum effectiveness
• Identify and use resources for information and troubleshooting
• Use and extrapolate data for the purpose of program development and planning
• Deliver and assure high quality clinical services through the work of others
• Organize and direct training
• Communicate to others
• Coordinate the activities of a large group of professional and pre-professional personnel
• Engage in diagnostic and therapeutic functions
• Working as a team
• Multitask
• Assess the well-being of youth
• Direct the work of medical, professional and technical staff
• Develop and maintain working relationships
• Exhibit respect, responsibility, and positive communication
• Contribute to the safe environment of ADJC
• Work in a correctional environment
• Drive on state business

MUST POSSESS: A Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine or approved School of Osteopathic Medicine; and a professional license valid in the State of Arizona. Experience working in a correctional setting is preferred.

MUST POSSESS: A Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine or approved School of Osteopathic Medicine; and a professional license valid in the State of Arizona. 

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment and drug screening.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans

• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• Deferred Compensation Program

• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• New membership begins the 27th week of employment

• Immediately vested in retirement contributions

• Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees:  Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov  if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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