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Job description
Posting Date
09/22/26 Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Pay Range
$130,500 - $195,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type
Unclassified Department
Correctional Health About the Position
Are you passionate about helping people with substance use disorder? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of a diverse and underserved population? In this critical role within our Addiction Medicine team, you will work in a collaborative environment with other medical and mental health professionals to provide MOUD/MAT services to patients detained in the Maricopa County jail system. This evidence-based practice has been shown to reduce the risk of overdose, improve withdrawal management, increase engagement with treatment after release, and reduce recidivism.
Correctional Health Services, one of the largest county jail healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated Addiction treatment to patients navigating the judicial system. Team members will have the opportunity to positively impact people during their most challenging times, giving this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant a unique ability to make substantial, positive changes in the lives of incarcerated individuals, their families, and the community.
About Us
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.
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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Graduate of a nationally accredited school of Nursing and an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Program, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
A valid, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, or a valid, unrestricted Physician Assistant license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona
We Also Value
Board Certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN-AP) from the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) (Nurse Practitioners Only)
Psychiatric, Hospital Medicine, or Emergency CAQ through NCCPA, or equivalent (Physician Assistants Only)
Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
Experience working with patients with substance use disorders in an institutional environment
Experience working in addiction medicine direct care
Job Contributions
Evaluate patients with substance use disorders and provide appropriate trauma-informed evidence-based treatments, including but not limited to managing withdrawal symptoms and providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT/MOUD) when indicated
Recognize, evaluate, and treat the psychiatric and physical complications of addiction, working collaboratively with medical and psychiatric teams in an integrated approach to the whole patient
Re-evaluate patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated
Document evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements
Provide coverage to patients needing Addiction medicine consultation and continuity of care coverage at all CHS locations as needed
Collaborate and communicate with hospitals, medical providers, community agencies, state and federal agencies, and other counties regarding continuity of medical care
Maintain licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated
Participate in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care
May take periodic after-hours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County Jails
May occasionally provide medical coverage for outpatient clinics or the Mental Health Unit
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or Assistant Medical Director
Working Conditions
Position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
Must be able to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays
Travel 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
Current DEA Certification
Current NPI number or ability to obtain before hire
CPR Certification
Board Certification in Advanced Nursing Practice from The American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP or AGACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or dual-certified in Adult Gerontology or FNP and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Nurse Practitioners Only)
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Board Certified (Physician Assistants Only)
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
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 to initiate the interactive process.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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