Psychiatrist

LOCATION: Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211

POSITION SUMMARY: SEMHA is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide part-time psychiatric care to detained youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF). This role focuses on psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and crisis intervention, while supporting a multidisciplinary care team. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on youth by delivering trauma-informed, patient-centered behavioral health services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish DSM-5 diagnoses
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness and side effects
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Respond to behavioral health crises, including suicide risk assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and facility staff to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
• Provide clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Support staff training on behavioral health topics, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Participate in an on-call rotation for psychiatric emergencies

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution 
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Active, unrestricted Michigan Medical License
• DEA registration for Schedule II–V medications
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification (preferred)
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation

EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED):

• Experience working with adolescents in correctional, residential, or community mental health settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
• Familiarity with juvenile justice systems and suicide prevention protocols

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Part-time schedule (hours may vary based on program needs)
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation is required
• Opportunity to contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives

Salary: $175.00 hourly

Employment Type: Part-Time

Work Hours: 16 hrs. a week

Classification: Exempt (salaried)

Benefits: NONE
 

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.