Psychologist (Licensed)
$44 - $62 per hourSoutheastern Michigan Health Association
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
LOCATION: Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211
Help Change the Future for At-Risk Youth!
POSITION SUMMARY: Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) is seeking a Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) to provide psychological services within the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with court-involved youth while serving as a key clinical leader in a secure, rehabilitation-focused environment.
The Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, lead behavioral intervention planning, provide crisis assessment and consultation, and support trauma-informed care initiatives throughout the facility. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about adolescent mental health, behavioral stabilization, and helping youth achieve positive long-term outcomes.
WHY JOIN US?
- Make a direct and lasting impact on vulnerable youth during a critical stage of development
- Utilize advanced assessment, diagnostic, and crisis intervention skills
- Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team of medical, behavioral health, educational, and custody professionals
- Help shape facility-wide behavioral health and trauma-informed care practices
- Gain valuable experience in juvenile justice, forensic mental health, and adolescent behavioral health
- Contribute to rehabilitation efforts that support successful community reintegration and reduce recidivism
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic clarification and risk assessments
- Perform suicide risk and behavioral threat assessments
- Develop and oversee individualized Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Monitor and adjust interventions based on youth response and behavioral data
- Provide real-time consultation during behavioral crises
- Prepare clear, defensible psychological reports for court and treatment planning
- Deliver trauma-informed care training to staff
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including custody, medical, educational, and court personnel
- Coordinate with educational staff regarding IEP implementation and behavioral accommodations
- Support implementation of trauma-informed and evidence-based practices facility-wide
- Ensure compliance with licensure standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the State of Michigan
- Current BLS Certification
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Experience conducting psychological assessments, risk evaluations, and behavioral intervention planning
- Experience managing crisis situations and high-acuity behavioral health cases
Preferred:
- APA-accredited internship completion
- Three to five years of post-doctoral clinical experience
- Experience working with adolescents in juvenile justice, detention, residential treatment, or community behavioral health settings
- Experience preparing court reports and/or providing testimony
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and evidence-based behavioral interventions
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities
- Expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization
- Advanced report writing skills for clinical and legal audiences
- Ability to train, coach, and consult with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to rehabilitation, youth development, and trauma-informed care
WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:
- Part-time position averaging 16 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling based on facility and program needs
- May require responsiveness to urgent behavioral health situations
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on youth rehabilitation and wellness
Salary: $44 - $62 hourly (based on qualification & experience)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Hours: 16 hrs. a week
Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)
Join Our Mission
At SEMHA, we believe every young person deserves access to quality behavioral health services and the opportunity to build a healthier future. If you are passionate about helping youth overcome challenges, improve emotional well-being, and achieve positive outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Application Deadline: July 23, 2026.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ View phone number on ziprecruiter.com if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. **
** SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. ** Requirements:
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