
Posting Date
05/22/26
Application Deadline
07/22/26
Pay Range
$205,000 - $325,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Correctional Health
About the Position
Is Addiction Medicine your passion? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of others? Are you seeking a collaborative environment with other medical and mental health professionals? Do year-round outdoor activities and 300 days of sunshine per year sound good? If so, Correctional Health Services in Phoenix, Arizona, may be the place for you!
Correctional Health Services, one of the largest county jail healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking an Addictionologist for an exciting opportunity to work with incarcerated, addicted individuals. The Addictionologist will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated health care to patients navigating the judicial system. They will lead the development and expansion of Substance use treatments offered within the Maricopa County jail setting. The Addictionologist will have the opportunity to impact people when they are at their most difficult times, giving this physician a unique ability to make substantial positive change in the lives of incarcerated individuals, their families, and the community.
About Us
It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 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.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
Completed an accredited Residency Program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, or other accredited Residency Program
WITH
An Addiction certification by one of the following boards or their equivalent:
The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
OR
Five or more years of working with a strong focus on Addiction Medicine may be approved to substitute for certification
OR
Completion of a Fellowship in addiction medicine and two years of experience practicing in addiction medicine or direct care may be approved to substitute for certification
We Also Value
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Experience working with patients with substance use disorders in an institutional environment
Clinical leadership experience
Job Contributions
Develop and implement CHS Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Clinical Practice Guidelines related to prevention, screening, intervention, and treatment of patients with Substance Use Disorders under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer in collaboration with the Clinical Manager of Addiction Medicine
Evaluate patients with addiction disorders and provide appropriate evidence-based treatments, including, but not limited to, managing withdrawal symptoms and providing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder MOUD where indicated
Recognize, evaluate, and treat the psychiatric and physical complications of addiction, while working collaboratively with medical, mental health, psychiatric, and re-entry teams in an integrated approach to the whole patient
Manage a caseload of patients with SUD to refine diagnoses and treatments as indicated
Document evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with established CHS workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with licensure and accreditation requirements
Help coordinate the transfer of care of SUD patients back into the community upon release
Keep abreast of changes in laws regarding illegal substances, the prescribing of controlled substances, criminalization of behaviors associated with substance use, and clinical alternatives to criminal prosecution and incarceration
Provide guidance, training, and consultation related to Substance Use disorders for other Addiction team members as well as other CHS clinical staff, CHS administration, MCSO staff and administration, and county leadership as needed
Maintain licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated
Assist CHS with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee within the scope of employment
Working Conditions
Ability to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays
Traveling or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies and maintain CPR certification with the ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the Arizona Medical Board or by the board of another state, with the ability to obtain an Arizona license, is required upon hire
Current CPR Certification is required upon hire
Current DEA Certification is required upon hire
Current Controlled Substance Dispensing License is required upon hire
Selection Procedure
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 pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is comprised of Superior Court, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation, which includes juvenile detention. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is the fourth largest trial court system in the nation and, along with its 3,200 employees, is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of the community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. For more information, visit www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov.
Mission
Our mission is clear and simple: We are dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch.
Vision
In pursuit of this mission, our employees are reminded to keep our vision as part of their daily work—committing themselves to excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law… every person, every day, every time.
Values
The Judicial Branch achieves both our mission and vision through the application of our values; Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Safety.
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