Psychologist

LOCATION: Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211

POSITION SUMMARY: 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 31, 2026. 

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