Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Psycle On Wellness is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to provide supportive counseling services to adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting.   Immediate full-time and part-time positions available. We are  seeking professionals committed to the mental health and well-being of young people. 

The ideal candidate must be a licensed behavioral health professional in Maryland with experience in youth focused settings, committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions weekly

• Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups  for youth

• Perform suicide risk screenings 

• Complete psychosocial intake screenings, including the MAYSI-2, within 24 hours of admission

• Monitor youth experiencing suicidal ideation 

• Make recommendations upon admission 

• Follow up on prior victimization 

• Sign and maintain clinical documentation

• Complete  crisis debriefing

• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled

 

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing (LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC)

• Minimum of 2 years counseling experience

• Experience working with children and adolescents in an education or detention setting preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willing to complete a federal and state background check

• Reliable transportation

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

• Flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities

• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality clinical care

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits

• Supervision for those who need individual and/or group supervision hours.