Psycle On Wellness is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to provide mental health services to adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. Immediate full-time and part-time positions available.
We are seeking professionals committed to the mental health and well-being of young people that need guidance, structure and hope for the future.
The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional in Maryland with experience in youth focused settings, committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
Supportive Counseling
• Conduct individual counseling sessions weekly
• Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups for youth
Assessment
• Perform suicide risk screenings
• Complete psychosocial intake screenings, including the MAYSI-2, within 24 hours of admission
• Monitor youth experiencing suicidal ideation
• Make recommendations upon admission
• Follow up on prior victimization
Administrative
• Sign and maintain clinical documentation
• Complete crisis debriefing
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
Education, Licensure & Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing (LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC)
• Minimum of 2 years counseling experience
• Experience working with children and adolescents in an education or detention setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation
Skills & Attributes
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality clinical care
Benefits & Perks
• Health benefits
• Supervision for those who need individual and/or group supervision hours.
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