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04/16/25Application Deadline
04/20/25Pay Range
$84500 $123000 annuallyJob Type
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Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Would you like to be a part of an endeavor to make a difference in your community Are you someone who helps others find meaning in life and ways to reengage with society Your skills knowledge and experience can be a tremendous resource for our dynamic accredited nationally recognized mental health team.
As a Mental Health Manager you will collaborate with internal and external agencies to optimize and oversee patient care in a correctional health setting. We will count on you to advocate and guide the mental health staff to provide worldclass patient care and service delivery and set priorities in a cooperative and effective manner. Will you be the one that enables us to deliver exceptional results Apply now to inspire a great team!
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industryleading 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 departments 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
Exceptional worklife balance with flexible work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue 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 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Four years of postgraduate clinical experience
Valid unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Arizona or eligible to obtain upon hire
Masters degree in counseling social work psychology or a related field
We Also Value
Supervisory experience
Certification by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care as a Certified Correctional Health Professional
Experience with triaging internal and external referrals
Experience with coordinating the completion of Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testifying in court
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Optimizes and oversees patient care and service delivery through the development and implementation of policies and clinical practice guidelines
Facilitates training for mental health staff regarding processes policies and protocols associated with technology documentation correctional safety standards and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards
Engages mental health staff in professional and clinical skills development acquisition of continuing education units performance goal setting and accountability for progress
Collaborates with Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) CHS departments Mental Health Managers Community Clinic representatives and administration regarding the entire continuum of patient safety and health
Provides direct clinical care during staff absences if necessary and engages the support of colleagues as needed when barriers to service provision arise
Provides guidance and support for all assigned licensed and unlicensed mental health staff through regular clinical supervision
Participates with colleagues in ongoing program development enhancement and expansion of services and change initiative management
Cooperates with human resources in the recruitment selection and training of new staff
Facilitates and documents team meetings with the standards set by NCCHC
Coordinates staff schedules and attendance; reviews approves and submits biweekly employee timesheets
Problemsolves complex situations and emergencies
Working Conditions
Ability to work in a jail with close physical proximity to others and frequent work interruptions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time