Harris Health Correctional Health Careers

Correctional Health provides healthcare services to individuals housed within the Harris County Sheriff’s Office correctional system. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to support patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmaceutical, and other healthcare needs while operating within a secure environment.

Not necessarily. Many positions may not require previous correctional healthcare experience. We welcome qualified professionals from hospitals, clinics, community health, behavioral health, public health, administrative, operational, and other professional backgrounds. Position-specific qualifications are included in each job posting.

Correctional Health offers opportunities across a variety of disciplines and professional areas. Depending on current openings, opportunities may include nursing, medical and advanced practice providers, behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy, care coordination, operations, administration, leadership, and other clinical and support roles.

Correctional Health combines healthcare, public service, and complex operations in a unique environment. Employees have opportunities to work with diverse patient needs, collaborate across multiple disciplines, solve meaningful challenges, and develop specialized experience that may not be available in a traditional healthcare setting.

Our teams serve individuals receiving healthcare while housed in a correctional setting. Patients may have a wide range of acute, chronic, preventive, behavioral health, dental, and other healthcare needs.

Regardless of a person's circumstances, our commitment is to provide professional, respectful, and compassionate healthcare.

No. Providing quality healthcare requires much more than direct patient care. Correctional Health relies on clinical professionals as well as administrative, operational, technical, professional, leadership, and support teams working together to accomplish our mission.

Every role has purpose, and every employee contributes to our success.

Safety and security are essential parts of the correctional healthcare environment. Employees work within established security procedures and operational protocols designed for the correctional setting. Team members receive information and training appropriate to their responsibilities and work environment.

Depending on your position, you may collaborate with security personnel as part of daily operations. Healthcare and security teams have different responsibilities but work within the same environment to support safe and effective operations.

Successful team members bring more than technical expertise. We value employees who demonstrate:

• Compassion and respect
• Professionalism and integrity
• Adaptability and sound judgment
• Strong communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability
• Cultural awareness
• Commitment to quality and service

Yes. Correctional Health provides a unique environment for employees to strengthen their skills, gain specialized experience, take on new challenges, and pursue professional development and career growth opportunities.

Employees receive onboarding, orientation, and role-specific information to help prepare them for working within the correctional healthcare environment. Additional training requirements may vary depending on the position and assigned responsibilities.

Because employees work within a secure correctional environment, certain positions may require additional security screening, clearance, identification, or other requirements. Candidates will receive information about applicable requirements during the hiring and onboarding process.

Schedules vary based on position, department, and operational needs. Because healthcare services support a 24/7 environment, some positions may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or other scheduling arrangements. Review individual job postings for position-specific details.

Because your work can have an impact that reaches beyond the walls of our facilities.

Correctional Health offers the opportunity to combine your skills with meaningful public service, gain experience in a unique healthcare environment, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.