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, 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.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• 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 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of Psychiatric or Corrections experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR graduate of anaccredited Physician Assistant educational program with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona

We Also Value

• Experience working with mentally ill patients in an institutional environment

• Clozapine REMS certified

Job Contributions

• Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness

• Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated

• Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary and within FDA guidelines

• Documents evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements

• Provides orders for emergency intervention (therapeutic restraints and/or emergency medications) when necessary for patient safety

• Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation and ordering the administration of involuntary medications

• Participates as a member of the Medical and Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assist in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans, coordinate with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program, and work with the medical staff to manage medical problems, which may include providing basic medical care and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings

• Schedules patients for continuing psychiatric services appropriate to the level of care and current acuity to improve and maintain the best possible level of functioning

• Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care

• Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting

• Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys

• Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing

• Provides coverage for all jail areas when need is determined by administration

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work inside a jail in close physical proximity to others with exposure to physical emergencies, traumatic subject matter, chemicals, fumes, smoke, dust, wet or damp areas, stairs, and ladders

• Work and social environment will consist of being constantly indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks, a high volume of work, interruptions, time pressures, frequently changing tasks, unscheduled tasks and may be isolated in a dangerous environment

• Must pass a fingerprint background check

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an NPI number by the time of hire

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA license to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV narcotic certification by the time of hire

• CPR certification is required upon hire and the ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift a patient onto a gurney

• May require travel between work locations