Correctional Psychiatric Services
About CPS
Dedicated to Excellence
in Correctional Healthcare
Correctional Psychiatric Services, P.C., is a Massachusetts-based company and a Minority-Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 27 years of providing expert management, clinical leadership, and medical and behavioral services for numerous correctional facilities across New England.
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At CPS, we recognize that every site is unique, and we work with each site to optimize and customize healthcare delivery at each facility. Unlike the large national vendors, CPS focuses on providing personalized administration and customer service. We offer the same array of services as the national vendors and deliver it in a cost effective and efficient manner.
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Our outstanding reputation for high quality care and our desire to form solid partnerships with our clients have allowed us to become the proven choice for correctional facilities that want a hands-on approach from a comprehensive medical vendor.
Our Values
Safety
Innovation
Diversity
Meet The Team
CPS strives for a high level of staff commitment, reduced turnover, enhanced quality of services, transparency, and a team-oriented approach with our clients. We succeed where others fail in recruiting qualified staff for difficult-to-fill correctional positions. We believe in investing in our personnel and in providing extensive training so each of our staff can consistently deliver high quality care.
Corporate Medical Director
Dr. Jorge Veliz
President, owner, and founder of Correctional Psychiatric Services. He is a board-certified forensic-correctional psychiatrist with nearly 40 years of experience.
Chief Operating Officer
Beth Cheney, LICSW
Chief Operating Officer for CPS, responsible for overseeing all aspects of organizational operations, network development, contracting, establishing performance indicators and productivity.
Director of Behavioral Health
Jill Loveridge, LICSW
Jill has over 23 years working in behavioral health with 8 years of correctional experience. She holds a Masters of Social Work and her LICSW license. She has fulfilled multiple different roles in her several years with CPS. Currently Jill serves as the Director of Behavior Health; she oversees all MAT Services and Mental Health Services in Massachusetts and Maine.
MBA-specializing in accounting
Ashley Franzie
Ashley brings over 15 years of experience in financial management and operations to CPS, including an MBA with a specialization in accounting. In her role as Financial Business Partner, Ashley is responsible for overseeing all financial operations and provides crucial financial leadership, including in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations.
IT Coordinator
Caitlin Wilson, MPH, CMHC
Caitlin has spent several years working in corrections, with a career dedicated to ensuring underserved populations receive the care they need. As the IT coordinator, she acts as a liaison between clinical teams, technical staff, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Business Development Manager
George D. Johns, MPH
As a CPS senior leader in business development and operations, I support the company's initiatives across Massachusetts and Maine. With over 30 years of experience in correctional healthcare since 1994, I bring expertise in strategic growth and operational excellence to ensure quality care and compliance within our facilities.
IT Account Manager
Timothy M. McDonough
Tim has been with CPS Healthcare/CSl-c for 13 years. His primary responsibility is to build and maintain technical relationships within our correctional and private client groups.
Tim also focuses on private client application growth.
Corporate Clinical Services Director
Debra Jezard, BSN, RN, LNC, CCHP
Debra or Deb, as most people call her, is the Corporate Director of Clinical Services at CPS. She is a Registered Nurse with 20 years of correctional management experience and 25 yeas of nursing experience.
Director of Human Resources
Karen Duval
Karen has 35 years of experience in corrections and management and holds a B.S. in Management.
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Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Christopher Gudas
Dr. Gudas is a talented and highly skilled physician who has more than 11 years of combined experience working in addiction medicine and public health as clinician and consultant at the intersection of clinical addiction medicine, connected health research, mHealth, clinical trials and traditional public health.
Director of Clinical Services - Jails and HOC's
Marcia Norat, RN
Marcia works as the Director of Clinical Services and has over a decade of correctional nursing and management experience.
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Director of Administrative Operations
Grete Brady
Grete brings over 12 years of correctional experience to CPS. She works closely with members of the corporate management team as well as site management and CPS clients to ensure seamless operations throughout
CPS.
Product Manager
Cheryl Callahan
Cheryl has 40 years of correctional experience in various roles. Cheryl manages all the medical claims and billing.
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Corporate Grant Manager
Melisa Friel, MS, CHES
As a corporate grant manager, Melisa has a broad background in mental health with specific training and expertise both in clinical psychology, community health education and health management.
Regional Medical Director, Director of Utilization Review
Dr. Nicholas Rencricca
Dr. Rencricca is the Regional Medical Director for CPS and Director of Utilization Review. He serves as the Chairperson on the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQl) Committee.
IT Solutions Manager
Eric Ciborowski
As IT Solutions Manager, Eric bridges the gap between technical teams, clients, and stakeholders. Known for his approachable nature and problem-solving expertise, he crafts tailored IT strategies that enhance efficiency, security, and growth, all while delivering exceptional customer service to support every client’s unique needs. Eric has built a dynamic career in IT, with years of experience dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex technical challenges.