Medical Director, Correctional Health Services

Salary: $108.28 - $171.92 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44487
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1562 DHHS CCS DIRECT MEDICAL CARE
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Taylor Dallinga - tdallinga@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Utah State Correctional Facility 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
Job Description:

Incumbents in this role provide specialized medical care in clinical settings, primarily within the State Prison or similar institutions. This position requires Board Certification and involves supervising subordinate staff. As the Medical Director overseeing healthcare services within Utah's prison system, the incumbent will lead efforts to deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care. This leadership role demands close collaboration with medical, administrative, and correctional staff to ensure comprehensive healthcare while upholding legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Oversight

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare policies and procedures for the prison health system.
• Supervise and mentor healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in clinical care delivery.
• Model strong collaborative relationships and effective communication with staff members, state agency leadership, community stakeholders, state lawmakers, auditors and members of the community.

Clinical Care

• Oversee the delivery of medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services for inmates.
• Ensure care is evidence-based and patient-centered
• Provide direct patient care as necessary and serve as a clinical consultant for complex cases.
• Position may require some travel to a secondary facility.

Program Development

• Develop and enhance programs addressing chronic disease management, infectious disease prevention, mental health, and substance use disorders.
• Implement strategies to reduce barriers to care within incarcerated populations.
• Advocate for trauma-informed and rehabilitative care approaches.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA), and legal mandates.
• Establish quality assurance programs to evaluate and improve health outcomes, service delivery, and patient satisfaction.
• Prepare and present reports on healthcare performance metrics to stakeholders.

Collaboration and Advocacy

• Collaborate with correctional leadership, public health agencies, and community partners to address public health concerns within the prison system.
• Advocate for resources, policy changes, and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Certification

• MD, PA, or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Utah

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice.
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Certification in Correctional Health Care (CCHP) or willingness to obtain it within 12 months.

Skills

• Strong leadership experience, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to public health principles.

Preferred Qualifications
Education and Certification

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty (preferred: Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine).

Experience

• Leadership experience in correctional health, public health, or community health.
• Familiarity with correctional healthcare systems, policies, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA).

Skills

• Proficiency in implementing quality improvement and population health initiatives.

Supplemental Information

• Current unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Utah (MD).
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Position may require some travel to a secondary facility.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

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Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Utah?

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Are you willing to work in the Central Utah Correctional Facility providing medical care to an inmate population?

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Are you currently licensed as a Medical Doctor in the State of Utah?

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Are you currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Utah?

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With your license are you able to prescribe controlled substances?

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In the space provided, please list your license number and date of expiration.
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How many years of experience do you have providing direct patient care in a clinical setting to include: assessments, screenings, diagnosis and treatment of patient?

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