EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEALTHCARE SERVICES - METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Relocation Assistance AvailableAdditional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive PayMinimum Offer$ 73.58/hr.Maximum Offer00000000$ 117.68/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, which - may include but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: MDC Bern Co Contract
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
Responsible for the management and leadership of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Health Care Services Domain including both physical health and behavioral health services. Direct activities including financial forecasting, decision support analyses, business planning and research coordination. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and in accordance with the Metropolitan Detention Center Health Authority to support operational and strategic objectives of UNMH. Work collaboratively to design a health care services delivery model for the MDC and develop plans with respect to the health care services program. Ensure operations are efficient, effective, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and county regulations, and applicable Corrections Medicine Healthcare standards including the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). In addition, the MDC operates under the McClendon Settlement Agreement requiring additional quality, staffing and regulatory compliance measures. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.
Detailed responsibilities:
* DIRECTION - Direct activities of the department and/or programs in accordance with Hospitals policies and objectives
* OPERATIONS - Develop plans and make recommendations relative to organizational and departmental operations such as organizational structure, space and layout, equipment use, work flow, and staffing
* STRATEGIC PLANNING - Participates in the strategic and operational planning process to ensure efficient, effective and quality driven programs
* STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - Responsible for integrating strategic initiatives across assigned areas to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality services; monitors strategic planning projects to ensure they are in alignment with organizational priorities
* COLLABORATION - Collaborate with medical staff and other appropriate personnel in the operations of programs and services to ensure best practices with respect to the provision of high quality mental and medical services. This will include managing subcontractor relationships as it relates to medical specialty care services, dental care, pharmacy and laboratory services.
* COLLABORATION - Work with the onsite county management team to assure communication and coordination of medical services with security officers, ancillary services staff, and other administrative staff in charge of the Metropolitan Detention Center.
* CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS - Oversee the partnership with other entities to accomplish the purposes of the Health Care Authority; administer or ensure administration of approved contracts and agreements
* CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS- Serve as the primary point of contact with the Metropolitan Detention Center Health Authority and all needed contracts or agreements for operation of the Health Services Domain.
* OVERSIGHT - Ensure monitoring and oversight processes are in place to measure, evaluate, and report on activities pertaining to the Health Services Domain; monitors data and key performance indicators to understand variables and implements corrective action when and where appropriate; analyzes data to make fact-based decisions and monitors variances to understand trends
* CONSULT - Consult with and advise Administration regarding issues related to health care services delivery for MDC
* UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT - Oversee the establishment of a utilization management system to ensure health care services are provided in a timely, appropriate and cost-effective manner
* BUDGET - Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the budget; forecast and recommend funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; work cooperatively with the County to formulate budget submission for the health care services delivery program
* RESEARCH COORDINATION - Work with applicable Hospital, County and MDC policies for obtaining approval through an Institution Review Board for all applicable research projects
* COMPLIANCE - In coordination with The County Commissioners of Bernalillo County and MDC, ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County regulations, including the McClendon Settlement Agreement, NCCHC and ACA standards.
* COMMITTEES - Represent the Hospital at community committees and organizations; serve on and provide leadership to a variety of committees as assigned. This will include participation in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Bernalillo County and New Mexico Mental Health Resource Committee.
* LIAISON - Interface with Bernalillo County Attorneys. McClendon Plaintiffs' Attorneys, the Federal Court Monitor and other parties as required to provide information related to compliance with the McClendon Settlement Agreement.
* POLICIES - Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for assigned area(s); monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures

Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Nonessential:
* Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline
Nonessential:
* Related Discipline
Experience:
Essential:
5 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
No preferred experience
Credentials:
Essential:
* MDC CLEARANCE

Physical Conditions:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
* Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals
* May be subject to initial & ongoing security clearance req
Department: Non Clinical Leadership

Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Rio Rancho , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEALTHCARE SERVICES - METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER - ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Executive , Albuquerque, New Mexico