Psychologist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Valid Driver License and reliable transportation
- Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in juvenile justice, detention, or residential settings (preferred)
- Experience with court reports and/or testimony (preferred)
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
