What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Medical Director – Correctional Healthcare position at Azza HealthCare Agency?
Role: Statewide Psychiatric Director overseeing psychiatric services in correctional facilities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical strategy, policy development, and quality assurance for mental health care in jails and prisons.
- Supervise psychiatric providers and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement programs.
- Mentor staff and promote best practices rooted in evidence-based care.
- Maintain a focus on dignity, safety, and patient-centered behavioral health services in a complex environment.
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of mental health policies, regulations, and quality standards.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Experience in correctional health or similar underserved, complex environments.
- Commitment to evidence-based practices and patient dignity.