Detention Health Services Director

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee medical operations within a detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring compliance with U.S. standards and contract requirements.

You will lead clinical, operational, and security functions, coordinating with government representatives and the prime contractor to maintain high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, two years management of programs and services experience (preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments).
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a secure environment.
• CPR or BLS and First aid certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily administrative operations of the detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring efficient delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and specialty care.
• Access to Care: Ensure initial medical, dental, and mental health screening is completed within 12 hours of detainee admission, and a full health assessment within 14 days unless clinically urgent.
• Support daily solicitation and triage of detainee requests for health care, tracked through a written system and documented in the health record.
• Credentialing: Maintain documentation that all personnel hold requisite credentials and notify government within seven business days of changes.
• Off-Site Care: Manage authorization, coordination, and cost control of off-site medical, dental, and mental health care with adherence to Medicare rates.
• Continuity of Care: Ensure transfer summaries capture current medications, diagnoses, and scheduled/indicated appointments.
• Behavioral Health Oversight: Ensure baseline behavioral health capabilities are staffed and operating, including suicide precautions and SMIs.
• Emergency Response: Ensure training on emergency health procedures and drills are conducted and documented.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Acuity International in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee medical operations within a detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring compliance with U.S. standards and contract requirements.

You will lead clinical, operational, and security functions, coordinating with government representatives and the prime contractor to maintain high-quality care and regulatory compliance.