Job Description

LOCATION: Wayne CountyJuvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211

The Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center will serve as the lead psychological authority within a secure juvenile detention facility. This role is responsible for conducting advanced psychological assessments, overseeing behavioral intervention strategies, providing crisis evaluation, and delivering clinical consultation across multidisciplinary teams.

This position plays a critical role in risk management, stabilization, and treatment planning for court-involved youth while supporting a trauma-informed care environment across custody, clinical, and educational systems.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Completion of APA-accredited internship (preferred)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP) in Michigan
• Valid BLS certification
• 3–5 years of post-doctoral clinical experience (adolescents preferred)
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations and risk assessments
• Experience managing high-acuity behavioral and crisis situations
• Experience developing Behavioral Intervention Plans
• Experience working in juvenile justice, detention, or residential settings (preferred)
• Experience with court reports and/or testimony (preferred)
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation expertise
• Advanced report writing for legal and clinical audiences
• Ability to train and consult with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE: May require flexibility to respond to urgent clinical situations

Salary: $44 - $62 hourly (based on qualification & experience)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Work Hours: 16 hrs. a week

Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Application Deadline: May 16, 2026.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 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. **