Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

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. 

The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional in Maryland with experience in juvenile justice settings, committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupportive Counseling

• Conduct individual counseling sessions weekly
• Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups  
• for youthAssessment

  • Perform suicide risk screenings within 2 hours of admission

  • Complete psychosocial intake screenings, including the MAYSI-2, within 24 hours of admission

  • Monitor the suicide log daily and provide daily visits for youth on suicide watch

  • Review housing classification within 24 hours of admission

  • Follow up on prior victimization within 14 daysAdministrative 

  • Sign and maintain all required clinical documentation

  • Complete seclusion observation forms and crisis behavioral health referral forms in the youth’s record the same day

  • 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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