Psychiatrist

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

Position Summary

Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services for youth residing at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively influence the lives of adolescents facing significant behavioral health challenges while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

As a member of our behavioral health team, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for youth in a secure residential setting focused on rehabilitation and recovery.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on at-risk youth during a critical stage of development
• Practice a broad range of clinical skills, including crisis stabilization, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health treatment
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, medical providers, educational staff, and case managers
• Monitor treatment progress through consistent patient engagement and follow-up
• Help shape behavioral health programs, suicide prevention initiatives, and quality improvement efforts
• Gain valuable experience in adolescent, correctional, and forensic behavioral health

Essential 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

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted Michigan Medical License
• Curren DEA registration
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Certification

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

Additional Information

• Part-time schedule averaging 16 hrs. per week
• Flexible schedule 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: $170 - $200 hourly (based on experience & Qualifications)
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Work Hours: 16 hrs. a week
• Classification: Exempt (salaried)
• Benefits: NONE

Join Our Mission

At SEMHA, we believe every young person deserves access to quality behavioral health care and the opportunity to build a healthier future. If you are passionate about serving vulnerable youth and making a lasting community impact, we encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline: November 15, 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.