Detention Medical Director

Promotion of Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of this position is to promote the health and wellbeing of inmates and to provide appropriate medical care.

Supervisory and Management Duties

• Supervises and manages the department, providing patient care and responding to emergencies.
• Provides health and wellness education to inmates and staff.
• Maintains the supplies inventory.
• Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
• Manages assistants and manages supervisors.
• Evaluates performance of employees; handles employee grievances; grants time off; makes final decisions on scheduling work hours; provides recommendations on employee promotions; salary increases; disciplinary actions; employee coaching.

Direct Patient Care and Medical Services

• Provides direct patient care for routine medical concerns.
• Prescribes medications and performs medical procedures.
• Reviews inmates' medical histories and prescriptions.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provides lifesaving skills to injured/sick patients.

Training and Education

• Provides training, including basic first aid and CPR, for medical, nursing and detention staff.
• Acts as a liaison between medical staff and detention officers.