CHIEF OF HEALTH SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring a Chief of Health Services (Deputy Assistant Director) to lead comprehensive medical, mental health, and dental operations across agency facilities and contracted prisons. The executive leader will partner with agency leadership, specialized vendors, and stakeholders to drive operational excellence, high-quality patient care, and compliance with applicable standards.

The role leads policy development, complex budget planning, and initiatives to modernize service delivery. It advises agency leadership, analyzes healthcare metrics, and represents ADCRR in inter-agency committees, facility audits, and statewide executive forums. The position requires aligning multidisciplinary teams, addressing systemic challenges, and advancing healthcare outcomes across a large correctional system.

The job is located at Health Care Services, 801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. Salary is $150,000.00. The posting closes November 6, 2026. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. Employees must complete a tuberculosis test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter. Driving on state business requires a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, required training, acceptable driving records, and applicable insurance for personally owned vehicles. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

• Knowledge of correctional healthcare management, supervision, and applicable laws, including the U.S. Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, NCCHC, and ACA standards; and personnel and administrative procedures for licensed and certified healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to privatized inmate healthcare services, including medical, mental health, and dental services.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, action planning, and project management.
• Knowledge of fiscal management, including budgeting, procurement, and contracting.
• Knowledge of correctional operations, offender classification, and treatment philosophies.
• Knowledge of ADC policies, ACA standards, and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of computer systems, including Windows OS, Google Suite, and department databases.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including simplifying technical healthcare language.
• Skill in leadership, team coordination, mentoring, time management, decision-making, and organizational efficiency.
• Skill in budgeting, contract interpretation, and financial oversight.
• Skill in research, data analysis, and synthesizing complex information for decision-making.
• Skill in interpersonal communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill in project management and common software applications.
• Ability to direct and evaluate medical, dental, and mental health programs and staff.
• Ability to analyze and improve policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to compile data, prepare detailed reports, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and administrative supervision.
• Ability to travel and drive on official state business.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Complete a tuberculosis test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
• For driving on State business, possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training, pass necessary driver record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record; maintain required liability insurance when operating a personally owned vehicle on State business.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, nursing, behavioral health, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in correctional health services, healthcare management, public health administration, or administrative/business roles within a Department of Corrections.
• Relevant managerial experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and oversight of the Healthcare Services Division.
• Ensure vendors at ADCRR facilities and contracted prisons comply with healthcare delivery standards and provide quality medical, mental health, and dental services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, ACA and NCCHC standards, and ADCRR policies and procedures.
• Lead strategic initiatives and project teams to gather data, research issues, and implement solutions.
• Develop long- and short-range plans and goals for the Division.
• Contribute to and support the Department's strategic business plans.
• Coordinate assignments, provide guidance, and monitor the Division's progress on various actions.
• Direct the Division's budget preparation and planning process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to Department leadership on healthcare challenges and barriers.
• Support the Deputy Director with operational duties and special assignments.
• Lead project update meetings with divisional leadership to ensure timely implementation.
• Attend executive-level meetings and participate in multidisciplinary work teams.
• Represent the agency at community events, facilitate or attend training sessions, tour facilities, and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections as needed.
• Provide administrative leadership to complete strategic plans, statistical and annual reports, and legislative requests.
• Execute other duties assigned by the Deputy Director or Director.
• Drive on State business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Affordable medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program through the Arizona State Retirement System; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed