CHIEF OF HEALTH SERVICES

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.CHIEF OF HEALTH SERVICES (DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)Job Location:Address: Health Care Services801 E. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85034Posting Details:Salary: $150,000.00 Grade: 29Closing Date: 11/06/2026Job Summary:Transform and elevate correctional healthcare leadership. As ADCRR’s Chief of Health Services (Deputy Assistant Director), you will serve as an executive leader directing comprehensive medical, mental health, and dental operations across agency facilities and contracted prisons. Partnering with executive leadership, specialized vendors, and agency stakeholders, you will drive operational excellence, deliver high-quality patient care, and enforce rigorous compliance standards.In this strategic role, you will spearhead policy development, oversee complex budget planning, and champion high-impact initiatives to modernize service delivery. You will serve as a key advisor to agency leadership, analyze healthcare metrics, and represent ADCRR across inter-agency committees, facility audits, and statewide executive forums.We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven executive capable of aligning multidisciplinary teams, resolving complex systemic challenges, and advancing healthcare outcomes across a large-scale correctional system.Job Duties:Manage the operations and oversight of the Healthcare Services DivisionEnsure compliance with healthcare delivery standards across vendors at ADCRR facilities and contracted prisons to ensure the provision of quality medical, mental health, and dental services in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations; the American Correctional Association (ACA); the National-Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC); and ADCRR policies and proceduresLead strategic initiatives and project teams to gather data, research issues, and implement solutionsDevelop long- and short-range plans and goals for the DivisionContribute to and support the strategic business plans of the DepartmentCoordinate assignments, provide guidance, and monitor progress of the Division for various actionsDirect the Division's budget preparation and planning processServe as the subject matter expert and consultant to Department leadership on healthcare challenges and barriersSupport the Deputy Director with operational duties and special assignmentsLead project update meetings with divisional leadership to ensure timely implementationAttend executive-level meetings and participate in multidisciplinary work teamsRepresent the agency at community events, facilitate/attend training sessions, tour facilities, and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections, as neededProvide administrative leadership ensuring completion of necessary reports such as strategic plans, statistical and annual reporting, and legislative requestsExecute other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director or DirectorDrive on State BusinessOther Duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:Correctional healthcare management, supervision, and applicable laws, including the U.S. Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, NCCHC, and ACA standards; personnel and administrative procedures for licensed and certified healthcare professionalsPolicies, procedures, and regulations related to privatized inmate healthcare services (medical, mental health, dental)Quality assurance principles, action planning, and project managementFiscal management, including budgeting, procurement, and contractingCorrectional operations, offender classification, and treatment philosophiesADC policies, ACA standards, and the criminal justice systemComputer systems, including Windows OS, Google Suite, and department databasesSkill in:Written and verbal communication, including simplifying technical healthcare languageBudgeting, contract interpretation, and financial oversightResearch, data analysis, and synthesizing complex information for decision-makingInterpersonal communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersProject management and use of common software applicationsAbility to:Direct and evaluate medical, dental, and mental health programs and staffAnalyze and improve policies, procedures, and contractsCommunicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingCompile data, prepare detailed reports, and make evidence-based recommendationsManage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesFoster productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersExercise sound judgment and administrative supervisionTravel and drive on official state business.Selective Preference(s):Bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, nursing, behavioral health, criminal justice, business administration, or a related fieldFive or more years of progressively responsible experience in correctional health services, healthcare management, public health administration, or administrative/business roles within a Department of CorrectionsRelevant managerial experience may substitute for the degree requirementPre-Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigationIn an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafterIf this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employmentCurrent ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.