Psychiatrist

Southeastern Michigan Health Association•Detroit, MI

22h•$175•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Valid Driver License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification (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

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